dimension
daɪˈmɛnʃən
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Noun

1.
characteristicaspect or feature of a situation
  • We need to consider the social dimensions of the problem..
aspect element feature
2.
measurement directionmeasurement of something in a particular direction
  • The room's dimensions were noted for the furniture arrangement..
extent measurement size
3.
mathematicsTECH.the number of coordinates needed in spaceTECH.
  • In 3D space, three dimensions are required.
extent measurement size

Verb

tr.
1.
draftingTECH.indicate the dimensions on a drawing or planTECH.
  • Please dimension the blueprint accurately for construction.
annotate mark
2.
technologyTECH.mark or shape something to specific measurementsTECH.
  • The engineer dimensioned the metal sheet for the project.
measure size
3.
computingTECH.USspecify the size of an array in programmingTECH.US
  • You need to dimension the array before using it.
allocate assign declare
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Expressions with dimension

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distinct aspect or feature
Her creativity adds a different dimension to the project.
aspect of a situation that concerns people, their needs and behavior
The report highlights the human dimension of climate change in coastal towns.
external side of a situation noticed by people not directly involved
Media attention created an outer dimension to the local dispute.
depth as the third spatial attribute after height and width
The third dimension gives objects depth and volume.
natural stone cut or shaped for building or decoration
Dimension stone was used for the new museum walls.
outer measurement of an object such as length, width or height
Please check the external dimension of the box before ordering the shelves.

Origin of dimension

Latin, dimensio (measuring)

Terms with dimension included in their meaning

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thickadj.
dimension
having a large distance between opposite sides
physical dimension
measurement from end to end
dimension
having a larger distance between opposite sides
measurement
of medium size or dimension
sizeadj.
measurement
having a specific dimension or magnitude
dimension
measurement from side to side of something
measurement
standard measurement or dimension regularly available for sale
measurement
small dimension compared to length or width

Examples of dimension in a sentence

  • We explored the cultural dimensions of the festival.
  • The dimensions of the box were crucial for shipping.
  • We need to measure the dimensions of the new table.
  • The fourth dimension is time in physics.
  • Adding a new dimension to the analysis changed the results.
  • Space has three physical dimensions.

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  1. French:dimension, coter, ...
  2. German:Dimension, bemaßen, ...
  3. Italian:aspetto, quotare, ...
  4. Spanish:aspecto, dimensionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:aspecto, dimensionar, ...
  6. Chinese:方面, 标注, ...
  7. Japanese:側面, 寸法を記入する, ...
  8. Arabic:بُعْد, وَضَّحَ الأَبْعَاد, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֶמַד, לְמַמֵּד, ...
  10. Russian:аспект, указать размеры, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аспект, вказувати розміри, ...
  12. Hindi:पहलू, आयामित करना, ...
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