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Dimension

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Noun

1. dimension

the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

2. attribute, dimension, property

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

Example Sentences:
'self-confidence is not an endearing property'

3. dimension

one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space

4. dimension, proportion

magnitude or extent

Example Sentences:
'a building of vast proportions'

Verb

5. dimension

indicate the dimensions on

Example Sentences:
'These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart'

6. dimension

shape or form to required dimensions

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Dimension

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noun
1. (often plural)
a measurement of the size of something in a particular direction, such as the length, width, height, or diameter
2. (often plural)
scope; size; extent
a problem of enormous dimensions
3. 
aspect
a new dimension to politics
4. mathematics
the number of coordinates required to locate a point in space
5. physics
a. 
the product or the quotient of the fundamental physical quantities (such as mass, length, or time) raised to the appropriate power in a derived physical quantity
the dimensions of velocity are length divided by time
b. 
the power to which such a fundamental quantity has to be raised in a derived quantity
verb
6. (transitive) mainly US
a. 
to shape or cut to specified dimensions
b. 
to mark with specified dimensions

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Dimension

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noun
1. 
any measurable extent, as length, width, depth, etc.
see also fourth dimension
2.  [pl.]
measurements in length and width, and often depth
3.  [often pl.]
a. 
extent, size, or degree
b. 
scope or importance
4. 
the nature and relationship of the units entering into some physical quantity
the dimension for speed is length divided by time
5.  [often pl.]; Obsolete
bodily form
6.  Ancient Mathematics
a number, usually an integer, representing the geometric dimensions of some physical or abstract system
adjective
7. 
designating lumber, stone, etc. cut to specified dimensions
verb transitive
8. 
to shape to or mark with specified dimensions
usually in past participle

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Dimension

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n.
1. A measure of spatial extent, especially width, height, or length.
2. often dimensions Extent or magnitude; scope: a problem of alarming dimensions.
3. Aspect; element: "He's a good newsman, and he has that extra dimension" (William S. Paley).
4. Mathematics
a. The least number of independent coordinates required to specify uniquely the points in a space.
b. The range of such a coordinate.
5. Physics A physical property, such as mass, distance, time, or a combination thereof, regarded as a fundamental measure of a physical quantity: Velocity has the dimension of distance divided by time.
6. A realm of existence, as in a work of fiction, that is physically separate from another such realm: "Although it tells a grounded, political story free from aliens and alternate dimensions, the film remains packed to the brim with iconic ... characters." (Conner Schwerdtfeger).
tr.v. di·men·sioned, di·men·sion·ing, di·men·sions
1. To cut or shape to specified dimensions.
2. To mark with specified dimensions.

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