Sekirov Dictionary

dimension

UK /daɪˈmɛn.ʃən/US /dɪˈmɛn.ʃən/

noun 8
verb 2
forms 3

noun8

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the size of something in one direction, such as how long, wide or deep it is
- However, tubes of the same dimensions also look like solid cylinders, because their ovals are automatically treated as the top or bottom faces of solids. — 1985
•
A single aspect of a given thing.
- This film can be enjoyed on many dimensions - the script is great, the acting is realistic, and the special effects will simply take you aback.
A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
•
A universe or plane of existence.
- a machine that lets you travel to a parallel dimension.
The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
•
One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
- The dimension of velocity is length divided by time.
Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.

verb2

•
To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.
- “The shape seems simple,” Bruce Leep said. “But very precise dimensioning is required. It was difficult to figure out how all of these angles come together.” — 2010
•
To specify the size of (an array or similar data structure); to allocate.
- Dimension an array to hold only as much data as you intend to put into it. — 2002

forms

dimensioned · dimensioning · dimensions

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