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dimension
has definitions from the field of mathematics
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[ noun ] the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
Used in print (Clifford H. Pope, The Giant Snakes....)Until better records have been kept over longer periods_of_time and much more is known about the maximum dimensions , it will be wise to refrain_from drawing conclusions . Oversized monsters are never brought home either alive or preserved , and field measurements are obviously open_to doubt because of the universal tendency to exaggerate dimensions . He rejects dimensions of 70 feet and more . (Kenneth Hoffman and Ray Kunze, Linear Al...)One sees that this happens because the null_space of * * f has dimension 1 only . (William S. Haymond, "Is Distance an Original...)If the patient can perceive figure kinesthetically when he cannot perceive it visually , then , it would seem , the sense_of_touch has immediate contact with the spatial aspects of things in_independence_of visual representations , at_least in regard_to two dimensions , and , as we shall see , even this much spatial awareness on_the_part_of unaided touch is denied by the authors . Related terms measure magnitude length fourth_dimension height thickness width thinness third_dimension |
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[ noun ] a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
Examples "self-confidence is not an endearing property" Used in print (The Christian Science Monitor,...)Directionality is greatly exaggerated most_of the time ; but when the sounds of the two speakers are allowed to mix , there is excellent depth and dimension to the music . (High Fidelity, 11:10...)Some renditions are of symphonic dimensions , with the contrabass given free_rein . |
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[ noun ] magnitude or extent
Synonyms Examples "a building of vast proportions" Related terms |
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[ noun ] (mathematics) one of three cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
Used in print (Nathan Rapport, ""I've Been Here before!"...)Space in any form is completely measured by the three dimensions . Related terms |
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[ verb ] indicate the dimensions on
Examples "These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart" Related terms |
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[ verb ] shape or form to required dimensions
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