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Collocations for dimension - noun

1. (often dimensions) measurements

ADJECTIVE

approximate
exact, precise
It is important to measure the exact dimensions of the room.
overall
compact, small
Despite the unit's compact dimensions, there's still plenty of room for expansion.
great, large
a structure of considerable dimensions
horizontal, vertical
fourth, second, third
The fourth dimension, time, is also finite in extent.
physical, space, spatial, temporal, time

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VERB + dimension

check, measure
Can we just check the dimensions of the bedroom again?

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PHRASES

in two dimensions, in three dimensions
a model in three dimensions

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2. aspect

ADJECTIVE

added, additional, different, extra, further, new
distinct
In looking at population ageing we will consider two distinct dimensions.
wider
There is a wider dimension to the question.
crucial, essential, important, key, main, major, significant
global, international, local, national, regional
This gives an important international dimension to the project.
aesthetic, class, cultural, economic, emotional, ethical, historical, human, ideological, moral, personal, political, psychological, religious, social, spiritual, etc.
tragic

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VERB + dimension

add, bring, give (sth), provide
Her illness adds an extra dimension to the problem.
have
The affair had a different dimension now.
acquire, take on
The crisis acquired a new dimension.
explore

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PREPOSITION

dimension to
the spiritual dimension to our lives

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