Meaning & use

dimensions

noun·Academic

The measurable extents of an object, such as its length, width, and height.

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Please send the dimensions of the package before we calculate the shipping cost.

The room's dimensions were too small to fit the large dining table.

A note on using this word

The correct spelling is 'dimensions,' with an 'i' after the 'd,' not 'demensions.'

Words with a similar meaning

measurementsproportions

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