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dimensions

6 definitions • 12 examples
1
a measurement of something in a particular direction, especially its height, length, or width:

Examples:

dimensions of Please specify the dimensions (= the height, length and width) of the room.
a building of vast dimensions (= size)
2
a part or feature or way of considering something:

Examples:

His personality has several dimensions.
There is a spiritual dimension to her poetry.
3
a measurement of something in a particular direction, esp. its height, length, or width:

Examples:

The dimensions of the room are 26 feet by 15 feet.
4
a part or quality of a thing or situation that has an effect on the way you think about it:

Examples:

The new script gave the story a psychological dimension.
5
a measurement of something in a particular direction, especially its height, length, or width:

Examples:

The estate agent's brochure specifies the dimensions of each room.
6
a part or feature of something:

Examples:

Good managers will analyse every dimension of job satisfaction.
The information-based economy has the potential to add a new dimension to economic success.

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