dimension
noun · verb
Simple meaning
The magnitude of something in a particular direction.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪˈmɛnʃən
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Definition
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noun
The magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
Magnitude or extent
A single aspect of a given thing.
A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
verb
Shape or form to required dimensions
Indicate the dimensions on
“These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart.”
transitive
To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: The magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
Used this way, dimension is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Related to The magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height).
Compound terms
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The dimension whereby a solid object differs from a two-dimensional drawing of it.
The fourth coordinate that is required (along with three spatial dimensions) to specify a physical event.
Related words
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The spatial property of having dimensions.
A programming language whose expressions are assembled in more than one dimension.
Relating to a single dimension or aspect.
The property of having one dimension.
The property of having three dimensions.
Having the shape of a cube.
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