Dimensions vs Extent vs Scale

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Dimensions

Top 2000 (comune)

Extent

Top 2000 (comune) B2 noun

Scale

Top 1000 (molto comune) B2 noun

Più comune: Scale

	Dimensions	Extent	Scale
Pronuncia	🇬🇧 //dɪˈmɛnʃənz// 🇺🇸 //dɪˈmɛnʃənz//	🇬🇧 /["/ɪkˈstent/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪkˈstent/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/skeɪl/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/skeɪl/"]/
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.	Uno strumento per misurare il peso o un sistema per confrontare dimensioni o livelli. A tool for measuring weight or a system for comparing sizes or levels.
Esempio	The dimensions of the room are 20 feet by 15 feet.	The extent of the damage was greater than we initially thought.	The scale of the mountain was daunting to the inexperienced climbers.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quanto è comune	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 2000 (comune)	Top 1000 (molto comune)
Livello CEFR	-	B2	B2
Categoria grammaticale		noun	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	full, big, considerable, expand, increase, reduce, scale of, in scale, on a scale, an economy of scale, given the scale of, fixed, sliding, five-point, use, construct, develop, go from… to…, range from… to…, be based on, on a/​the scale, scale of… to…, the bottom of the scale, the end of the scale, the top of the scale, fixed, sliding, five-point, use, construct, develop, go from… to…, range from… to…, be based on, on a/​the scale, scale of… to…, the bottom of the scale, the end of the scale, the top of the scale, draw something to, have, drawing, model, to scale, scale of… to…, major, minor, play, sing, practise/​practice, scale of, overlapping, fine, thin, be covered in, be covered with
Contrari	simplicity, uniformity, flatness	limited, minimal, modest	subtract, diminish, reduce
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.	Confusing 'scale' with 'scalene', which refers to a type of triangle., Using 'scale' when 'measuring tape' is more appropriate for linear measurements., Mistaking 'scale' for a verb when discussing large quantities instead of weight.
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.	Usa 'scala' quando parli di pesi in cucina o confronti dimensioni. Evita di usarlo in contesti molto formali perché può suonare troppo informale. Use 'scale' when discussing weights in cooking or comparing sizes. Avoid using in very formal contexts as it can sound too casual.

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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 vs Scale

Qual è la differenza tra Dimensions, Extent e Scale?

Dimensions: How big something is in length, width, and height. Extent: The degree or amount of something. Scale: A tool for measuring weight or a system for comparing sizes or levels.

Quale è più comune: Dimensions, Extent e Scale?

Scale è la più comune nell'inglese di tutti i giorni.

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. Scale: The scale of the mountain was daunting to the inexperienced climbers.

Posso usare Dimensions, Extent e Scale in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Dimensions, Extent e Scale 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.