Dimension

Quick meaning: Dimension is a noun meaning A single aspect of a given thing.

Meaning

A single aspect of a given thing.

More Meanings

1. A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
2. A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
3. (linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
4. (physics) One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
5. (computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
6. (science fiction, fantasy) A universe or plane of existence.
7. (geometry) The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.

Example Sentences

The dimension of velocity is length divided by time.

a machine that lets you travel to a parallel dimension.

This film can be enjoyed on many dimensions - the script is great, the acting is realistic, and the special effects will simply take you aback.

However, tubes of the same dimensions also look like solid cylinders, because their ovals are automatically treated as the top or bottom faces of solids.

Word Forms

• dimensions
• dimensioning
• dimensioned

Synonyms for dimension

Depending on context, synonyms include aspect, magnitude, proportion, size, scope, attribute.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include proportion, attribute, property, side, angle, distance.

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