dimensionnoun
uk/ˌdaɪˈmen.ʃən//ˌdɪˈmen.ʃən/us/ˌdaɪˈmen.ʃən//ˌdɪˈmen.ʃən/B2 [ C often plural ] a measurement of something in a particular direction, especially its height, length, or width:
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.
These weapons add a new dimension to modern warfare.
There is a spiritual dimension to her poetry.
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Measurements in general
- bathymetry
- deep
- distance
- draught
- floor-length
- hecto-
- imperial
- length
- length
- linear
- measurable
- measurement
- mega
- pico-
- pitch
- ply
- tyre pressure
- unit
- vital statistics
- wheelbase
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