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Dimension: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：physical measurement (dimension)

dimension 🔊

/dɪˈmɛnʃən/

a measurement like length, width, or height that helps define the size or shape of an object.

physical measurement 🔊

➕

/ˈfɪzɪkəl ˈmɛʒərmənt/

Refers to the measurable extent of an object in terms of length, width, height, or other spatial properties.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'dimensio', meaning 'a measuring'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'di-measure-on' for measuring different aspects.

📖 Example

Before buying the sofa online, my friend carefully checked all its dimensions to make sure it would fit through the doorway. 🔊 Before buying the sofa online, my friend carefully checked all its dimensions to make sure it would fit through the doorway.

🔗 Collocations

three dimensions – referring to length, width, and height

dimensions of a room – the measurements of a room

check the dimensions – verify the size measurements

🔄 Synonyms

measurement (n.) – the act or process of measuring something

size (n.) – the overall dimensions or magnitude of something

extent (n.) – the area covered by something

🌱 Derivatives

dimensional (adj.) – relating to dimensions

📖 Cultural Story

Derived from Latin 'dimensio', used since the 14th century for spatial measurement. Now commonly extends to abstract aspects in mathematics, physics, and business analysis.

Meaning 2：aspect (dimension)

dimension 🔊

/dɪˈmɛnʃən/

a particular part, feature, or way of looking at a situation, problem, or topic.

aspect 🔊

➕

/ˈæspekt/

A particular feature, part, or way of considering a situation, problem, or topic.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Our project manager asked us to consider the financial dimension of the plan before making any decisions. 🔊 Our project manager asked us to consider the financial dimension of the plan before making any decisions.

🔗 Collocations

dimension of a problem – a specific aspect of a problem

add a new dimension – introduce a new aspect or perspective

consider all dimensions – evaluate every aspect

🔄 Synonyms

aspect (n.) – a particular part or feature of something

facet (n.) – one side of something many-sided

perspective (n.) – a particular way of viewing something

🌱 Derivatives

multidimensional (adj.) – having multiple dimensions or aspects