dimension

B2
Pronunciation
/daɪˈmɛnʃən/
/daɪˈmɛnʃən/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

A single aspect of a given thing.

2 Definition

A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.

3 Definition

A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.

4 Definition

The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.

5 Definition

The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.

6 Definition

One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.

Example Sentences
  • The dimension of velocity is length divided by time.
7 Definition

Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.

8 Definition

A universe or plane of existence.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.