dimension

//dɪˈmɛnʃən//
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Noun

dimensionSingular
dimensionsPlural
1

A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, width, height, or depth.

The dimensions of the room are 5 meters by 4 meters.

2

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing.

We need to consider the economic dimension of this problem.

3

A realm or plane of existence in physics or science fiction, especially one of a postulated set of independent coordinates determining the position of a point in space-time.

Scientists theorize about the existence of parallel dimensions.