---
title: "Get dimension hierarchy"
method: GET
path: "/meta/dataset/{dataset}/{version}/{dimension}"
tags: ["Meta"]
---

# Get dimension hierarchy

`GET /meta/dataset/{dataset}/{version}/{dimension}`

View the hierarchy of a particular dimension of a dataset. Dimensions are hierarchical taxonomies.
For example, Lightcast's standard U.S. Area dimension description is based on the FIPS system for describing states and counties.
Results can be filtered based on aggregation path and level.

## Path parameters

- `version` string, required
- `dimension` string, required

## Query parameters

- `dataset` 'global' | 'global_plus'
- `aggpath` string
- `level` string

## Response `200`

OK

- object
  - `name` string, required
  - `hierarchy` object[], required
    - `name` string
    - `abbr` string
    - `display_id` string
    - `display_id_parent` string
    - `child` string
    - `parent` string
    - `aggregation_path` string
    - `level_name` string

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