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Definition dimension in British English

dimension noun

[countable] noun
/daɪˈmenʃ(ə)n/

▪ added, additional, different, extra, further, new

1

a part of a situation, especially when it influences the way you think about the situation

Example

The strikes had now taken on an important political dimension.

Example

Doing voluntary work has added a whole new dimension to my life.

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2

the degree to which a situation is difficult or serious

Example

The dimensions of this problem are immense.

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Example

A hologram represents an object in three dimensions.

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3.1

the size of something

Example

The carriage itself is oblong, the dimensions being about 13ft by 7ft.

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Definition dimension in British English