dimension

Plural: dimensions

Noun

• the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
• a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
• one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
• magnitude or extent
• 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.
• 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.
• Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
• A universe or plane of existence.

Verb

• indicate the dimensions on
  • "These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart"
• shape or form to required dimensions
• To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.
• To specify the size of (an array or similar data structure); to allocate.

Examples

• a machine that lets you travel to a parallel dimension.
• The dimension of velocity is length divided by time.
• 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.

Synonyms

attribute, property, proportion, aspect, construct whereby objects, individuals can be distinguished, magnitude, scope, size

Related Words

hyperdimension