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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) Any of the independent coordinates used to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space.
- (linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
- (physics) One of the physical property regarded as a fundamental measure of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
- The dimensions of velocity are length divided by time.
- (computing) Any of the independent ranges of index, indices in a multidimensional array.
- (science fiction) An alternative universe or plane of existence.
Translations: - Dutch: dimensie
- French:
- German: Dimension
(trans-mid)
- Italian: dimensione
(trans-mid)
- Spanish: dimensión
verb
- (transitive) To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.
Translations: - German: dimensionieren
(trans-mid)
Etymology: From dimensionem.
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