dimension
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[edit] Etymology
From Latin dimensio, -onis.
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dimension (plural dimensions)
- A single aspect of a given thing.
- A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
- A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
- (geometry) Any of the independent coordinates used to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space.
- (linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
- (physics) One of the physical property regarded as a fundamental measure of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
- The dimensions of velocity are length divided by time.
- (computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
- (science fiction) An alternative universe or plane of existence.
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- (single aspect of a thing): aspect
- (measure of spatial extent): magnitude, proportion, size, scope
- (construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished): attribute, property
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measure of spatial extent
in geometry
in physics
in computing
in science fiction
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[edit] Verb
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to dimension (third-person singular simple present dimensions, present participle dimensioning, simple past and past participle dimensioned)
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to mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions
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[edit] Finnish
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dimension
- Genitive singular form of dimensio.
[edit] French
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dimension f. (plural dimensions)
