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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2699 COCA: 2420

dimension

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
dimension /dəˈmɛnʃən/ noun
plural dimensions
dimension
/dəˈmɛnʃən/
noun
plural dimensions
Learner's definition of DIMENSION
[count]
: the length, width, height, or depth of something : a measurement in one direction (such as the distance from the ceiling to the floor in a room)大小;尺寸;维度(物体的长度、宽度、高度或深度)
: the amount or number of things that something affects or influences影响的范围;程度usually plural通常用复数
: a part of something方面;部分

— dimensional

/dəˈmɛnʃənl̟/ adjective
usually used in combination通常用于合成词
see also one-dimensional, two-dimensional, three-dimensional
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2699 COCA: 2420

dimension

1 of 2

noun

di·​men·​sion də-ˈmen(t)-shən How to pronounce dimension (audio)
also
dī- How to pronounce dimension (audio)
1
a mathematics
(1)
: measure in one direction
the dimensions of the room
specifically : one of three coordinates (see coordinate entry 3 sense 1a) determining a position in space or four coordinates determining a position in space and time
(2)
: one of a group of properties whose number is necessary and sufficient to determine uniquely each element of a system of usually mathematical entities (such as an aggregate of points in real or abstract space)
the surface of a sphere has two dimensions
also : a parameter (see parameter sense 1) or coordinate variable assigned to such a property
the three dimensions of momentum
(3)
: the number of elements in a basis (see basis sense 5) of a vector space
b
: the quality of spatial extension : magnitude, size
… the town's modest dimensions and leisurely ways … Jane Shellhase
c
: a lifelike or realistic quality
uses eccentric dialogue to add dimension to her characters
d
: the range over which or the degree to which something extends : scope
usually used in plural
the vast dimensions of the disaster
e
: one of the elements or factors making up a complete personality or entity : aspect
the social and political dimensions of the problem
2
obsolete : bodily form or proportions
… my dimensions are as well compact, my mind as generous, and my shape as true … Shakespeare
3
mathematics : any of the fundamental units (as of mass, length, or time) on which a derived unit is based
also : the power of such a unit
4
: wood or stone cut to pieces of specified size
5
: a level of existence or consciousness
… a secular as well as spiritual dimension Catherine Bates
dimensional
də-ˈmench-nəl How to pronounce dimension (audio)
also
dī- How to pronounce dimension (audio)
-ˈmen(t)-shə-nᵊl
adjective
dimensionality noun
dimensionally
də-ˈmench-nə-lē How to pronounce dimension (audio)
 also  dī-
-ˈmen(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē
adverb
dimensionless adjective

dimension

2 of 2

verb

dimensioned; dimensioning də-ˈmen(t)-shə-niŋ How to pronounce dimension (audio)
 also  dī-

transitive verb

1
: to form to the required dimensions (see dimension entry 1 sense 1a(1))
a table dimensioned to fit the space
2
: to indicate the dimensions of (as on a drawing)
dimensioning the plans

Example Sentences

Noun She carefully measured each dimension of the room. The social dimensions of the problem must also be taken into account.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
But McDonagh imbues the tale with a timeless dimension in keeping with the rocky cliff faces, the icy sea and overcast skies of its atmospheric setting. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 Many movies aren’t endowed with any such extra dimension of subjectivity and are perfectly enjoyable, within limits. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 The season ends with Will throwing up a slug and flashing back to the Upside Down for a moment, indicating that his struggles with the other dimension are far from over. cleveland, 6 Aug. 2022 Same rules, but with a vertical dimension: Find a barn or backcountry shelter with thick rafters, or adjacent trees with very sturdy branches. Outside Online, 7 July 2022 The new age environment creates a drastically different space filled with dimension, dynamic skill sets, balance and empowerment. Ciara Ungar, Forbes, 5 May 2022 Cross-silo teams work best with an in-person dimension. Bill Schaninger, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2022 Massoud is equally endearing, instilling his performance with multi-faceted dimension. Courtney Howard, Variety, 20 Jan. 2022 His speech will coincide with a frightening new dimension of the emergency, with children now representing about one in four new infections, with hundreds in hospitals, a surge that is terrifying parents and threatening in-person school. Stephen Collinson, CNN, 9 Sep. 2021
Verb
Aaron Judge, New York Yankees: Another huge man with huge power playing in the same Little League-dimensioned ballpark as Stanton. Ted Berg, For The Win, 23 Feb. 2018 Each barn is covered top to bottom in oversized shingles dimensioned to make the volume look smaller. Joseph Giovannini, ELLE Decor, 2 July 2015 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin dimension-, dimensio, from dimetiri to measure out, from dis- + metiri to measure — more at measure

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1754, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of dimension was in the 14th century
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 2699 COCA: 2420
dimension

noun¹

1(often dimensions) measurements尺寸ADJECTIVE | VERB + DIMENSION | PHRASES ADJECTIVEapproximate大約的尺寸exact, precise準確的/精確的尺寸It is important to measure the exact dimensions of the room.準確丈量房間的尺寸很重要。overall總的面積compact, small緊湊的/狹小的面積Despite the unit's compact dimensions, there's still plenty of room for expansion.雖然這個單元的面積不大,但仍有很大的擴展空間。great, large很大的面積a structure of considerable dimensions面積可觀的建築物horizontal, vertical水平尺寸;垂直尺寸fourth, second, third第四維;第二維;第三維The fourth dimension, time, is also finite in extent.第四維度,即時間,也是有限的。physical, space, spatial, temporal, time物理維度;空間維度;時間維度VERB + DIMENSIONcheck, measure檢查尺寸;測量面積Can we just check the dimensions of the bedroom again?我們能否再量一下卧室的尺寸 ?PHRASESin two dimensions, in three dimensions二維的;三維的a model in three dimensions三維模型
dimension

noun²

2aspect方面ADJECTIVE | VERB + DIMENSION | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEadded, additional, different, extra, further, new增加的方面;另外的方面;不同的側面;新角度distinct截然不同的方面In looking at population ageing we will consider two distinct dimensions.我們將從兩個截然不同的角度來看人口老齡化問題。wider更廣泛的層面There is a wider dimension to the question.這個問題有其更廣泛的層面。crucial, essential, important, key, main, major, significant至關重要的/實質性的/重要的/關鍵的/主要的/重大的/顯著的層面global, international, local, national, regional全球角度;國際角度;地方層面;國家角度;地區層面This gives an important international dimension to the project.這為這一項目提供了重要的國際視野。aesthetic, class, cultural, economic, emotional, ethical, historical, human, ideological, moral, personal, political, psychological, religious, social, spiritual, etc.審美角度、階級角度、文化方面、經濟方面、情感方面、倫理角度、歷史角度、人的角度、意識形態角度、道德角度、個人層面、政治角度、心理層面、宗教層面、社會角度、精神方面等tragic悲劇角度VERB + DIMENSIONadd, bring, give (sth), provide增添內容;賦予(⋯)特徵Her illness adds an extra dimension to the problem.她的病使得問題雪上加霜。have具有特徵The affair had a different dimension now.現在這件事情又有了不同的性質。acquire, take on呈現特點The crisis acquired a new dimension.危機又呈現出新特點。explore探索特徵PREPOSITIONdimension to⋯的方面the spiritual dimension to our lives我們生活的精神方面

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