as in scope
an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends
the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study
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Recent Examples of dimensions
Addressing all these dimensions is crucial for employee flourishing.
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Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
One case where age might be relevant to include would be for companies who measure representation across various dimensions of diversity, such as ensuring pay equity for the same types of jobs across ages, races, genders, etc.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Despite some changes in outfield dimensions, Oracle is still very much a pitcher’s park.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
And Sebastian Stan is just insanely cool and able to show so many dimensions of Bucky.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The site, expected to open next year, is a feat of engineering considering the narrow dimensions of the fresh land below it, where old waters have been drained to create a 52,888-capacity arena that has been earmarked to host matches at the 2028 European Championship.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Lean into Identity Young highlights the importance of leaders embracing more dimensions of their identity to unlock authenticity and power.
—Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Music bouncing off the ceiling and all the wood, filling that old church with sound, hits your ears in unique dimensions, Skaggs says.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The bag's dimensions are 29 in L x 29 in W x 6 in H, so this is a sizable wreath bag with ample storage room.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
One case where age might be relevant to include would be for companies who measure representation across various dimensions of diversity, such as ensuring pay equity for the same types of jobs across ages, races, genders, etc.
—Sheila Callaham, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Despite some changes in outfield dimensions, Oracle is still very much a pitcher’s park.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
And Sebastian Stan is just insanely cool and able to show so many dimensions of Bucky.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The site, expected to open next year, is a feat of engineering considering the narrow dimensions of the fresh land below it, where old waters have been drained to create a 52,888-capacity arena that has been earmarked to host matches at the 2028 European Championship.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Lean into Identity Young highlights the importance of leaders embracing more dimensions of their identity to unlock authenticity and power.
—Alain Hunkins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Music bouncing off the ceiling and all the wood, filling that old church with sound, hits your ears in unique dimensions, Skaggs says.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
The bag's dimensions are 29 in L x 29 in W x 6 in H, so this is a sizable wreath bag with ample storage room.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dimensions
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But Patel did appear to make a notable break with Mr. Trump, on the scope of the clemency granted to some Jan. 6 defendants.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2025
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White House officials attempted to clarify the scope of sweeping action by President Donald Trump to freeze federal grant funding on Tuesday after the Office of Management and Budget directed federal agencies to temporarily pause the disbursement of nearly all grants by the end of the day.—
Michael Wilner,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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The job of the conference office is to limit the instances of competitive disadvantages to the greatest extent possible.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2025
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What Happens Next The full extent of Trump's plans remains unclear, but borrowers can take proactive steps to protect themselves.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Plum, who made her third consecutive All-Star appearance in 2024, averaged 17.8 points and 4.2 assists per game, shooting a career-high 36.8% from three-point range.—
Nathan Kamal,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Pensacola, which saw nine inches of snow last week, will rebound to a range of low-50s mornings to highs in the 60s and 70 by Friday.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Then at the center of our house, was our magnificent, sixty-foot tall podocarpus tree with its outstretched branches extending the width of our home.—
Ed Massey,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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The chassis of the GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition measures exactly 12 inches (304mm) long, 5.3 inches (137mm) high, and has a two-slot (40mm) width.—
John Burek,
PCMAG,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Dimensions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dimensions. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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