"dimension" meaning in All languages combined

See dimension on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

IPA: /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ [UK], /dɪˈmɛnʃən/ [US] Audio: en-us-dimension.ogg [US] Forms: dimension [singular], dimensions [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A dimension is a part of a problem, issue, or situation.
    Sense id: simple-dimension-en-noun-NtoKISBR
  2. A dimension is a direction of measurement in space time, usually width, depth, and height.
    Sense id: simple-dimension-en-noun-pA6AXGzz
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