noun
1 ( often dimensions ) measurements
ADJECTIVE
▪ approximate
▪ exact , precise
▪
It is important to measure the exact ~s of the room.
▪ overall
▪ compact , small
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Despite the unit's compact ~s, there's still plenty of room for expansion.
▪ great , large
▪
a structure of considerable ~s
▪ horizontal , vertical
▪ fourth , second , third
▪
The fourth ~, time, is also finite in extent.
▪ physical , space , spatial , temporal , time
VERB + DIMENSION
▪ check , measure
▪
Can we just check the ~s of the bedroom again?
PHRASES
▪ in two ~s , in three ~s
▪
a model in three ~s
2 aspect
ADJECTIVE
▪ added , additional , different , extra , further , new
▪ distinct
▪
In looking at population ageing we will consider two distinct ~s.
▪ wider
▪
There is a wider ~ to the question.
▪ crucial , essential , important , key , main , major , significant
▪ global , international , local , national , regional
▪
This gives an important international ~ to the project.
▪ aesthetic , class , cultural , economic , emotional , ethical , historical , human , ideological , moral , personal , political , psychological , religious , social , spiritual , etc.
▪ tragic
VERB + DIMENSION
▪ add , bring , give (sth) , provide
▪
Her illness adds an extra ~ to the problem.
▪ have
▪
The affair had a different ~ now.
▪ acquire , take on
▪
The crisis acquired a new ~.
▪ explore
PREPOSITION
▪ ~ to
▪
the spiritual ~ to our lives