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    dimension
    /dʌɪˈmɛnʃn/

    noun

    • 1. a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height: "the final dimensions of the pond were 14 ft x 8 ft" Similar proportionsmeasurementsextentsize
    • 2. an aspect or feature of a situation: "we must focus on the cultural dimensions of the problem" Similar aspectfeatureelementfacet

    verb

    • 1. form or shape (something) to particular measurements: "the seats and backrests are dimensioned to withstand high loads from items such as unsecured luggage"

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  2. a measurement of something in a particular direction, especially its height, length, or width: dimensions of Please specify the dimensions (= the height, length and width) of the room. a building of vast dimensions (= size) B2 [ C ] a part or feature or way of considering something: His personality has several dimensions.

  3. The meaning of DIMENSION is measure in one direction; specifically : one of three coordinates determining a position in space or four coordinates determining a position in space and time. How to use dimension in a sentence.

  4. Dimension definition: a property of space; extension in a given direction. See examples of DIMENSION used in a sentence.

  5. a measurement of something in a particular direction, especially its height, length, or width: The estate agent's brochure specifies the dimensions of each room. approximate / exact / precise dimensions. a part or feature of something: Good managers will analyse every dimension of job satisfaction.

  6. A dimension is a measurement such as length, width, or height. If you talk about the dimensions of an object or place, you are referring to its size and proportions . Drilling will continue on the site to assess the dimensions of the new oilfield.

  7. Any one of the three physical or spatial properties of length, area, and volume. In geometry, a point is said to have zero dimension; a figure having only length, such as a line, has one dimension; a plane or surface, two dimensions; and a figure having volume, three dimensions.

  8. Definition of dimension noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. A dimension is the measurement of something in physical space. You might give the painters every dimension of the rooms you want painted, including depth, height, and width. In addition to physical objects, dimension can describe something less tangible, such as the magnitude or extent of something.

  10. DIMENSION definition: 1. a particular part of a situation, especially something that affects how you think or feel: 2. a…. Learn more.

  11. DIMENSION meaning: 1 : the length, width, height, or depth of something a measurement in one direction (such as the distance from the ceiling to the floor in a room); 2 : the amount or number of things that something affects or influences usually plural.