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scope / scale
The extent, scope, or scale of something, especially abstract matters such as a problem or a development.
Das Ausmaß der Umweltzerstörung hat eine globale Dimension erreicht.
The extent of environmental destruction has reached a global dimension.
dimension
One of the spatial measurements of an object, such as length, width, or height.
Bitte messen Sie die genauen Dimensionen des Schranks.
Please measure the exact dimensions of the cabinet.
dimension
In physics, mathematics, or science fiction, an independent area of reality or a coordinate in a system.
In der Geschichte reisen die Helden durch ein Portal in eine andere Dimension.
In the story, the heroes travel through a portal into another dimension.
The meaning of 'Dimension' (dimension) depends heavily on the context. If it is about abstract topics like problems, it means scope or extent. With objects, it refers to measurements. In science-fiction contexts, it is about another world.
Der Skandal hat eine politische Dimension.
The scandal has a political dimension.
In the abstract meaning, 'Dimension' (dimension) is often used with verbs such as 'annehmen' (to take on) or 'erreichen' (to reach). Common adjectives are 'neu' (new), 'politisch' (political), 'sozial' (social), or 'global' (global).
Die Krise hat eine völlig neue Dimension angenommen.
The crisis has taken on a completely new dimension.
The use of 'Dimension' (dimension) for 'Ausmaß' (extent) or 'Umfang' (scope) is typical of a more formal, elevated style, especially in news, reports, or academic texts.
Die gesellschaftlichen Dimensionen des Klimawandels sind enorm.
The social dimensions of climate change are enormous.
When referring to the concrete measurements of an object (length, width, height), 'Dimensionen' (dimensions) is very often used in the plural.
Können Sie mir bitte die genauen Dimensionen des Tisches nennen?
Could you please give me the exact dimensions of the table?
plain / level
Both words can refer to an abstract area of a topic. Dimension emphasizes the extent or significance of something, while Ebene refers to a particular perspective or area of action. Use Dimension for the scale of a development and Ebene for the area from which it is viewed.
Die soziale Dimension des Problems wird oft unterschätzt.
The social dimension of the problem is often underestimated.
Auf organisatorischer Ebene müssen wir die Zuständigkeiten neu verteilen.
At the organizational level, we need to redistribute responsibilities.
