dimension
/daɪˈmen.ʃən/(noun)
AWL Sublist 4CEFR B2IELTS Band 7.0 - 9.0
Academic Definition
A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length or breadth; an aspect or feature of a situation.
Key Academic Collocations
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dimensiondimensionalmultidimensionaldimensions
Lexical Alternatives (Synonyms)
aspectfacetelementscopemeasurement
Academic Sample Sentences in Context
"The rapid rise of remote telework has added an entirely new social dimension to discussions of work-life balance."
"The technical blueprint outlines the exact physical dimensions and load tolerances of the proposed suspension bridge."
"Poverty is an inherently multidimensional phenomenon that cannot be measured solely through household income brackets."
IELTS Examiner Scoring Strategy (Lexical Resource)
Elevate your vocabulary by calling complex issues 'multidimensional challenges' requiring multifaceted solutions.