📐dimension

noun
/dɪˈmɛnʃən/

Meaning

A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example Sentences

The room’s dimensions are larger than we expected.

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

Example Expressions

new dimension

Synonyms

measurement, size, proportion, extent, aspect, scope, facet, element, perspective
Entry 1
measurement, size, proportion, extent, aspect
Entry 2
aspect, scope, facet, element, perspective

Antonyms

insignificance, smallness, simplicity, uniformity, one-dimensionality
Entry 1
insignificance, smallness
Entry 2
simplicity, uniformity, one-dimensionality

Collocations

room dimension, three dimensions, add a new dimension

More Example Sentences

Cyber warfare is a new dimension of modern geopolitics.

To analyze this situation, we must consider both economic and social dimensions.

Poverty is a multidimensional problem that affects health, education, and nutrition.

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