Dimensions vs Extent

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Dimensions

Top 2000 (comune)

Extent

Top 2000 (comune) B2 noun

	Dimensions	Extent
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 //dɪˈmɛnʃənz// 🇺🇸 //dɪˈmɛnʃənz//	🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈstent/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈstent/"]/
Significato	Quanto è grande qualcosa in lunghezza, larghezza e altezza. How big something is in length, width, and height.	Il grado o la quantità di qualcosa. The degree or amount of something.
Esempio	The dimensions of the room are 20 feet by 15 feet.	The extent of the damage was greater than we initially thought.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFR	-	B2
Categoria grammaticale		noun
Collocazioni	length dimensions, width dimensions, object dimensions, box dimensions, three-dimensional dimensions	full, greatest, maximum, reach, see, consider, in extent, to an extent, to a…extent, at something’s greatest extent, to a considerable extent, to a great extent, full, greatest, maximum, reach, see, consider, in extent, to an extent, to a…extent, at something’s greatest extent, to a considerable extent, to a great extent
Contrari	simplicity, uniformity, flatness	limited, minimal, modest
Errori comuni	Confuse with 'dimension' when referring to a singular., Incorrectly use as a verb., Assume only refers to size, ignoring metaphorical meanings.	Using 'extent' as a verb rather than a noun., Confusing 'extent' with 'extent of' when referring to limits or boundaries., Overusing 'extent' when a simpler term like 'amount' would be clearer.
Note d'uso	Usa 'dimensioni' in contesti tecnici, artistici o quotidiani. Evita di usarlo in conversazioni informali su questioni personali. Use 'dimensions' in technical, artistic, or everyday contexts. Avoid using in informal conversations about personal matters.	Usa 'extent' in contesti formali o scritti quando discuti livelli o gradi. È meno comune nel parlato quotidiano. Use 'extent' in formal or written contexts when discussing levels or degrees. It's less common in everyday speech.

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into two dimensions which turns a Wormhole into two dimensions, a circle.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

so, um, some recording the dimensions and textures of the room,

into two dimensions which turns a Wormhole into two dimensions, a circle.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

so, um, some recording the dimensions and textures of the room,

Dimensions

Domande frequenti: Dimensions vs Extent

Qual è la differenza tra Dimensions e Extent?

Dimensions: How big something is in length, width, and height. Extent: The degree or amount of something.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Dimensions: The dimensions of the room are 20 feet by 15 feet. Extent: The extent of the damage was greater than we initially thought.

Posso usare Dimensions e Extent in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Dimensions e Extent sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.