Meaning & use
dimension
A measurable extent of something, such as length, width, or height, or an aspect of a situation or idea.
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The carpenter measured every dimension of the room before ordering the custom bookshelf.
The scandal added a political dimension to what had begun as a simple business dispute.
A note on using this word
In everyday use, dimension often means a physical measurement, but in discussions of ideas it means a facet or perspective.
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