dimension
IPA: dɪmˈɛnʃʌn
noun
- 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) The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
- (linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
- (physics) One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
- (computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
- (science fiction, fantasy) A universe or plane of existence.
verb
- (transitive) To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.
- (transitive, programming) To specify the size of (an array or similar data structure); to allocate.
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Examples of "dimension" in Sentences
- This only captures the affective dimension.
- The dimensions of this image are respectable.
- I've downgraded the accuracy of the dimensions.
- Here, the nullity is the dimension of the kernel.
- The dimension of the sum satisfies the inequality.
- The drawing dimensions overconstrain the cartridge.
- The dimensions of the canvas are a golden rectangle.
- The solution depends on the dimension of the domain.
- Don't suddenly shove in the dimensions of the building.
- The dimension of the intersection satisfies the inequality.
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