Collocations for dimension - noun
1. (often dimensions) measurements
ADJECTIVE
approximate
exact, precise
It is important to measure the exact dimensions of the room.
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.
compact, small
Despite the unit's compact dimensions, there's still plenty of room for expansion.
great,
large
a structure of considerable dimensions
a structure of considerable dimensions
horizontal,
vertical
fourth, second, third
The fourth dimension, time, is also finite in extent.
fourth, second, third
The fourth dimension, time, is also finite in extent.
physical,
space,
spatial,
temporal,
time
VERB + dimension
check,
measure
Can we just check the dimensions of the bedroom again?
Can we just check the dimensions of the bedroom again?
2. aspect
ADJECTIVE
added,
additional,
different,
extra,
further,
new
distinct
In looking at population ageing we will consider two distinct dimensions.
distinct
In looking at population ageing we will consider two distinct dimensions.
wider
There is a wider dimension to the question.
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.
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
tragic
VERB + dimension
add,
bring,
give (sth),
provide
Her illness adds an extra dimension to the problem.
Her illness adds an extra dimension to the problem.
have
The affair had a different dimension now.
The affair had a different dimension now.
acquire,
take on
The crisis acquired a new dimension.
The crisis acquired a new dimension.
explore