of dimensions vs whose dimensions

Both 'of dimensions' and 'whose dimensions' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Of dimensions' is used to describe the dimensions of an object or space, while 'whose dimensions' is used to introduce a relative clause specifying the dimensions of something or someone.

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of dimensions

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the dimensions of an object or space.

This phrase is used to indicate the dimensions of an object or space. It is often followed by the specific measurements or characteristics of the dimensions.

Examples:

The room was a square of dimensions 10 feet by 10 feet.
The painting was a rectangle of dimensions 24 inches by 36 inches.
The box was a cube of dimensions 5 inches by 5 inches by 5 inches.

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In a distant... and second hand set of dimensions, through wavering star mists, see... the Great A'Tuin.
Something that might involve different numbers of dimensions or just a different concept entirely.
However, in the case of tyres of dimensions appropriate for mounting on rims of a nominal diameter of 12 or less, four rows of tread-wear indicators shall be accepted.
In addition, the MPP must also be established on the basis of the normal range of dimensions of the semi-finished products charged to the mill.
If the laws of physics are constrained to work in a certain number of dimensions, then we can't physically see or touch or experience a dimension that's perpendicular to those dimensions.
Is it to hold off a couple of dimensions to sell later? No.
An instrument of dimensions too small or of too sensitive a composition to allow it to bear the relevant information shall have its packaging, if any, and the accompanying documents required by the provisions of this Directive suitably marked.
Each data set defines a cross-classification of a limited set of dimensions at different levels of the nomenclatures, aggregated across all other dimensions, for which statistics of good quality are required.
And so I began thinking more about other kinds of dimensions, and I made a quick list. Was it Chris Jordan, the photographer, talking about numbers being so large that they're meaningless?
Sterile mesh-implant, consisting of a knitted fabric of polypropylene monofilaments, with rounded edges, in forms covered by a square of dimensions not exceeding 31 × 31 cm
Madam President, honourable Members, in the EU consensus on development, the term 'poverty' is defined with a number of dimensions.
I would like to try again to show that there are a variety of dimensions here.
Combination of codes of dimensions 1 to 5
Sealing surface equivalent to No 110 O-ring of dimensions:
Order of dimensions The order of the dimensions is fixed in each key family.
According to the draft report by Maria do Céu Patrão Neves (EPP, PT), the new European fisheries policy should "take account of a multitude of dimensions - social, environmental and economic" - without a hierarchy among them.
As I have said, this will be an opportunity to assess a number of dimensions of the transatlantic relationship and to confirm our willingness to work together.
9.17.3.Photographs or drawings of the chassis number (with an indication of dimensions):
Today, within the Union we have coalitions of interests, of party positions, and these form on any number of dimensions - small or large members, industrial or trading nations, and so on.
9.17.2.Photographs or drawings of the official part of the plates and inscriptions (with an indication of dimensions):

Alternatives:

with dimensions
having dimensions
measuring
sized
characterized by dimensions

whose dimensions

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a relative clause specifying the dimensions of something or someone.

'Whose dimensions' is used to introduce a relative clause that specifies the dimensions of something or someone. It is a more formal way of describing the dimensions of an object or space.