ALL meanings of dimension
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D d - noun dimension A single aspect of a given thing. 1
- noun plural dimension extension in space 1
- noun plural dimension scope: of idea 1
- noun dimension aspect 1
- noun dimension Mathematics. a property of space; extension in a given direction: A straight line has one dimension, a parallelogram has two dimensions, and a parallelepiped has three dimensions. the generalization of this property to spaces with curvilinear extension, as the surface of a sphere. the generalization of this property to vector spaces and to Hilbert space. the generalization of this property to fractals, which can have dimensions that are noninteger real numbers. extension in time: Space-time has three dimensions of space and one of time. 1
- noun dimension Usually, dimensions. measurement in length, width, and thickness. scope; importance: the dimensions of a problem. 1
- noun dimension unit (def 6). 1
- noun dimension magnitude; size: Matter has dimension. 1
- noun dimension Topology. a magnitude that, independently or in conjunction with other such magnitudes, serves to define the location of an element within a given set, as of a point on a line, an object in a space, or an event in space-time. the number of elements in a finite basis of a given vector space. 1
- noun dimension Physics. any of a set of basic kinds of quantity, as mass, length, and time, in terms of which all other kinds of quantity can be expressed; usually denoted by capital letters, with appropriate exponents, placed in brackets: The dimensions of velocity are [LT−1]. Compare dimensional analysis. 1
- noun dimension dimensions, Informal. the measurements of a woman's bust, waist, and hips, in that order: The chorus girl's dimensions were 38-24-36. 1
- noun dimension dimension lumber. 1
- verb with object dimension to shape or fashion to the desired dimensions: Dimension the shelves so that they fit securely into the cabinet. 1
- verb with object dimension to indicate the dimensions of an item, area, etc., on (a sketch or drawing). 1
- countable noun dimension A particular dimension of something is a particular aspect of it. 0
- noun plural dimension If you talk about the dimensions of a situation or problem, you are talking about its extent and size. 0
- countable noun dimension A dimension is a measurement such as length, width, or height. If you talk about the dimensions of an object or place, you are referring to its size and proportions. 0
- countable noun dimension In mathematics and science, dimension is used in describing spatial concepts such as points, lines, and solids. 0
- noun dimension a measurement of the size of something in a particular direction, such as the length, width, height, or diameter 0
- noun dimension scope; size; extent 0
- noun dimension the number of coordinates required to locate a point in space 0
- noun dimension 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 0
- noun dimension the power to which such a fundamental quantity has to be raised in a derived quantity 0
- verb dimension to shape or cut to specified dimensions 0
- verb dimension to mark with specified dimensions 0
- noun dimension any measurable extent, as length, width, depth, etc. 0
- noun dimension measurements in length and width, and often depth 0
- noun dimension extent, size, or degree 0
- noun dimension scope or importance 0
- noun dimension the nature and relationship of the units entering into some physical quantity 0
- noun dimension bodily form 0
- noun dimension a number, usually an integer, representing the geometric dimensions of some physical or abstract system 0
- adjective dimension designating lumber, stone, etc. cut to specified dimensions 0
- verb transitive dimension to shape to or mark with specified dimensions 0
- noun dimension A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth. 0
- noun dimension A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished. 0
- noun dimension (geometry) The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates. 0
- noun dimension (linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space. 0
- noun dimension (physics) One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time. 0
- noun dimension (computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array. 0
- noun dimension (science fiction, fantasy) An alternative universe or plane of existence. 0
- verb dimension (Transitive Verb) To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions. 0