dimensional analysis
dɪˈmɛnʃənəl əˈnælɪsɪs
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Definition of dimensional analysis - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
scientific methodTECH.method of using units to simplify problem solving in physics or engineeringTECH.
  • Dimensional analysis helped simplify the complex physics equation.
2.
mathematicsTECH.study of dimensions of physical quantitiesTECH.
  • Dimensional analysis helps verify the equation's consistency.
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Expressions with dimensional

three-dimensionaladj.
existing in three dimensions with height, width, and depth
The sculpture is three-dimensional and very detailed.
two-dimensionaladj.
having height and width but no depth
The artist drew a two-dimensional figure on the canvas.
one-dimensionaladj.
lacking depth or believability
The villain was one-dimensional and predictable.
be dimensionalv.
have or show dimensions
The object must be dimensional to be accurately measured.
four-dimensionaladj.
extending beyond normal perceptions or understanding
His ideas were so advanced, they seemed four-dimensional.
third-dimensionaladj.
giving the illusion of depth
The third-dimensional movie was a visual spectacle.

Expressions with analysis

analysis paralysisn.
inability to decide due to overthinking
She suffered from analysis paralysis and couldn't choose a dress.
in the final analysisexp.
when everything is considered
In the final analysis, the project was a success.
in the last analysisadv.
ultimately considered after all factors
In the last analysis, honesty is the best policy.
paralysis by analysisn.
too much thinking prevents choices or action
His paralysis by analysis kept him from picking a plan.
in-depth analysisn.
very detailed study of a subject to understand it completely
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the company’s financial performance.
stress analysisn.
examination of how mental pressure affects a person or group
The company ordered a stress analysis after reports of worker burnout.
case analysisn.
detailed study of a particular situation to understand it and learn from it
The professor assigned a case analysis of the company’s failed product launch.
comparative analysisn.
systematic study comparing things to understand similarities differences or performance
The comparative analysis highlighted key differences between the two marketing strategies.
critical analysisn.
detailed evaluation of a subject or work
The professor assigned a critical analysis of the novel.
legal analysisn.
careful reasoning about how rules and cases apply to specific facts
Her legal analysis showed the contract was likely unenforceable.

Terms related to dimensional analysis

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dimensioncalculationengineeringmeasurementmethodphysicsproblem-solvingscienceanalysisconversionmathematics

Examples of dimensional analysis in a sentence

  • Dimensional analysis is crucial for solving engineering problems.
  • Engineers use dimensional analysis in design processes.
  • Dimensional analysis is crucial in physics experiments.

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  1. French:analyse dimensionnelle, calcul dimensionnel, ...
  2. German:dimensionsanalyse, Dimensionsanalyse, ...
  3. Italian:analisi dimensionale, ...
  4. Spanish:análisis de dimensiones, ...
  5. Portuguese:análise dimensional, ...
  6. Chinese:量纲分析, 维度分析, ...
  7. Japanese:次元解析, ...
  8. Arabic:التَّحْلِيلُ الْبُعْدِيّ, تَحْلِيل الأَبْعَاد, ...
  9. Hebrew:נִתּוּחַ מֵמַדִּי, נִתּוּחַ מִמַּדִּי, ...
  10. Russian:размерный анализ, изучение размерностей, ...
  11. Ukrainian:аналіз розмірностей, вимірювальний аналіз, ...
  12. Hindi:आयामी विश्लेषण, डायमेंशनल एनालिसिस, ...
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