Dimension
/daɪˈmɛnʃən/
Definitions
2 meaningsA measurable extent of a space, often referring to length, width, height, or depth. It can also refer to a scope, aspect, or perspective.
/daɪˈmɛnʃən/
A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, height, or depth.
The dimensions of the room were 10 feet by 12 feet.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're describing a box. The dimensions are how long, how wide, and how tall it is! It’s how big something is.
👶 For kids: How big or long or tall something is. Like the size of a box!
More Examples
The sculptor focused on the three dimensions of the figure.
The new project adds a new dimension to our work.
How It's Used
"A three-dimensional space."
"The dimensions of the room are 10 feet by 12 feet."
"Adding another dimension to the artwork with digital effects."
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing.
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The ethical dimension of the decision was carefully considered.
💡 Simply: Think of all the parts of something like a problem. Each dimension is a different part of the issue, like the money part or the people part.
👶 For kids: A different part of a thing. Like different parts of a game!
More Examples
The project added a new dimension to his career.
We have to explore every dimension of this issue.
How It's Used
"The financial dimension of the project was crucial."
"The social dimension of the issue needs to be addressed."
"The spiritual dimension of life is often overlooked."
Idioms & expressions
another dimension
A new aspect or element that adds complexity or depth.
"The introduction of artificial intelligence adds another dimension to the discussion about the future of work."
three dimensions
The concept of length, width, and height. Commonly used in physical and visual representation of space.
"The model represents a three-dimensional structure of the molecule."
From Latin dimensio ("a measuring, a measurement"), from dimetiri ("to measure out").
The word 'dimension' has been used since the 14th century, initially in a geometrical context.
Memory tip
Think of a box: it has length, width, and height – these are its dimensions.