A particular dimension of something is a particular aspect of it.
There is a political dimension to the accusations.
This adds a new dimension to our work.
Synonyms: aspect, side, feature, angle More Synonyms of dimension
2. plural noun
If you talk about the dimensions of a situation or problem, you are talking about its extent and size.
He considers the dimensions of the problem.
The dimensions of the market collapse were certainly not anticipated.
3. countable noun [usually plural]
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. [+ of]
I don't think it would spoil the dimensions of the room.
...the grandiose dimensions of the building.
4. countable noun
In mathematics and science, dimension is used in describing spatial concepts such as points, lines, and solids.
5. See also fourth dimension
More Synonyms of dimension
dimension in British English
(dɪˈmɛnʃən)
noun
1. (often plural)
a measurement of the size of something in a particular direction, such as the length, width, height, or diameter
2. (often plural)
scope; size; extent
a problem of enormous dimensions
3.
aspect
a new dimension to politics
4. mathematics
the number of coordinates required to locate a point in space
5. physics
a.
the product or the quotient of the fundamental physical quantities (such as mass, length, or time) raised to the appropriate power in a derived physical quantity
the dimensions of velocity are length divided by time
b.
the power to which such a fundamental quantity has to be raised in a derived quantity
verb
6. (transitive) mainly US
a.
to shape or cut to specified dimensions
b.
to mark with specified dimensions
Derived forms
dimensional (diˈmensional)
adjective
dimensionality (diˌmensionˈality)
noun
dimensionally (diˈmensionally)
adverb
dimensionless (diˈmensionless)
adjective
Word origin
C14: from Old French, from Latin dīmensiō an extent, from dīmētīrī to measure out, from mētīrī
dimension in American English
(dəˈmɛnʃən; also daɪˈmɛnʃən)
noun
1.
any measurable extent, as length, width, depth, etc.
see also fourth dimension
2. [pl.]
measurements in length and width, and often depth
3. [often pl.]
a.
extent, size, or degree
b.
scope or importance
4.
the nature and relationship of the units entering into some physical quantity
the dimension for speed is length divided by time
5. [often pl.]; Obsolete
bodily form
6. Ancient Mathematics
a number, usually an integer, representing the geometric dimensions of some physical or abstract system
adjective
7.
designating lumber, stone, etc. cut to specified dimensions
verb transitive
8.
to shape to or mark with specified dimensions
usually in past participle
Derived forms
dimensionless (diˈmensionless)
adjective
Word origin
ME dimensioun < L dimensio, a measuring < dimensus, pp. of dimetiri, to measure off < dis-, off, from + metiri, to measure
Examples of 'dimension' in a sentence
dimension
Even without this extra dimension you must take witchcraft seriously, Mike.
Barbara Erskine HIDING FROM THE LIGHT (2001)
In dealings with my brother-in-law, there is no moral dimension.
Anthony Masters CASCADES - THE DAY OF THE DEAD (2001)
Some of the battleships were almost as heavy, but nothing nearly as big in every dimension.
James W. Huston FLASH POINT (2001)
In other languages
dimension
British English: dimension /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ NOUN
A particular dimension of something is a particular aspect of it.
Works of art have a spiritual dimension.
American English: dimension
Arabic: بُعْد
Brazilian Portuguese: dimensão
Chinese: 尺寸
Croatian: dimenzija
Czech: rozměr
Danish: dimension
Dutch: dimensie
European Spanish: dimensión
Finnish: ulottuvuus
French: dimension
German: Dimension
Greek: διάσταση
Italian: dimensione
Japanese: 寸法
Korean: 치수
Norwegian: dimensjon
Polish: wymiar aspekt
European Portuguese: dimensão
Romanian: dimensiune
Russian: измерение
Latin American Spanish: dimensión
Swedish: dimension
Thai: มิติ
Turkish: boyut
Ukrainian: вимір
Vietnamese: kích thước
Chinese translation of 'dimension'
dimension
(daɪˈmɛnʃən)
n(c)
(= aspect) 方面(麵) (fāngmiàn) (个(個), gè)
(in maths, science) 维(維) (wéi)
Derived Forms
dimensionsn pl
(= measurements) 面积(積) (miànjī)
(= scale, size) 尺寸 (chǐcùn)
1 (noun)
Definition
an aspect or factor
This adds a new dimension to our work.
Synonyms
aspect
Climate affects every aspect of our lives.
side
He is in charge of the civilian side of the UN mission.
feature
The gardens are a special feature of this property.
angle
He was considering the idea from all angles.
facet
The website documents every facet of the director's career.
2 (noun)
Definition
scope or extent
She did not understand the dimension of her plight.
Synonyms
extent
The full extent of the losses was revealed yesterday.
size
books of various sizes
magnitude
the magnitude of the task confronting them
importance
scope
the scope of a novel
greatness
amplitude
The operatic amplitude of her voice suits the occasion.
largeness
(plural noun)
Definition
a measurement of the size of something in a particular direction
the grandiose dimensions of the room
Synonyms
proportions
range
size
scale
measure
volume
capacity
bulk
measurement
amplitude
bigness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of amplitude
Definition
greatness of extent
The operatic amplitude of her voice suits the occasion.
Synonyms
extent,
reach,
range,
size,
mass,
sweep,
dimension,
bulk,
scope,
width,
magnitude,
compass,
greatness,
breadth,
expanse,
vastness,
spaciousness,
bigness,
largeness,
hugeness,
capaciousness
in the sense of angle
Definition
point of view
He was considering the idea from all angles.
Synonyms
point of view,
position,
approach,
direction,
aspect,
perspective,
outlook,
viewpoint,
slant,
standpoint,
take (informal),
side
in the sense of facet
Definition
an aspect of something, such as a personality
The website documents every facet of the director's career.