dimension

noun
UK: /daɪˈmen.ʃən/
US: /dəˈmen.ʃən/

  1. A measurement of something in a particular direction, like length, width, or height.

    1. The box has a small dimension for easy storage.
    2. We need to check the dimensions of the room before we buy the furniture so it fits this dimension.

  2. An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing.

    1. Cost is one dimension of the project.
    2. This decision added a new dimension to his understanding of the problem and every other dimension.

  3. In mathematics or physics, the number of independent coordinates needed to specify a point in a space.

    1. A line has one dimension, length.
    2. String theory proposes the existence of extra spatial dimensions beyond the three we perceive in every dimension.

Synonyms

aspect extent size measurement scope feature
dimension verb

  1. To mark or indicate the dimensions of an object or area in a drawing or plan.

    1. The architect will dimension the walls.
    2. Please dimension all the key components on the blueprint so we can construct it to the right dimension.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dimension" in English means: A measurement of something in a particular direction, like length, width, or height., An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing., In mathematics or physics, the number of independent coordinates needed to specify a point in a space..

The phonetic transcription of "dimension" is /daɪˈmen.ʃən/ in British English and /dəˈmen.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dimension": aspect, extent, size, measurement, scope, feature.

Example usage of "dimension": "The box has a small dimension for easy storage.". More examples on the page.