dimension

1 of 2

noun

di·men·sion də-ˈmen(t)-shən How to pronounce dimension (audio)

also

dī-

a mathematics

(1)

: measure in one direction

the dimensions of the room

specifically : one of three coordinates (see coordinate entry 3 sense 1a) determining a position in space or four coordinates determining a position in space and time

(2)

: one of a group of properties whose number is necessary and sufficient to determine uniquely each element of a system of usually mathematical entities (such as an aggregate of points in real or abstract space)

the surface of a sphere has two dimensions

also : a parameter (see parameter sense 1) or coordinate variable assigned to such a property

the three dimensions of momentum

(3)

: the number of elements in a basis (see basis sense 5) of a vector space

: the quality of spatial extension : magnitude, size

… the town's modest dimensions and leisurely ways …

Jane Shellhase

: a lifelike or realistic quality

uses eccentric dialogue to add dimension to her characters

: the range over which or the degree to which something extends : scope

—usually used in plural

the vast dimensions of the disaster

: one of the elements or factors making up a complete personality or entity : aspect

the social and political dimensions of the problem

obsolete : bodily form or proportions

… my dimensions are as well compact, my mind as generous, and my shape as true …

Shakespeare

mathematics : any of the fundamental units (as of mass, length, or time) on which a derived unit is based

also : the power of such a unit

: wood or stone cut to pieces of specified size

: a level of existence or consciousness

… a secular as well as spiritual dimension …

Catherine Bates

dimensional

də-ˈmench-nəl How to pronounce dimension (audio)

also

dī-

-ˈmen(t)-shə-nᵊl

adjective

dimensionality

də-ˌmen(t)-shə-ˈna-lə-tē How to pronounce dimension (audio)

also dī-

noun

dimensionally

də-ˈmench-nə-lē How to pronounce dimension (audio)

also dī-

-ˈmen(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē

adverb

dimensionless

də-ˈmen(t)-shən-ləs How to pronounce dimension (audio)

also dī-

adjective

dimension

2 of 2

verb

dimensioned; dimensioning də-ˈmen(t)-shə-niŋ How to pronounce dimension (audio)

also dī-

transitive verb

: to form to the required dimensions (see dimension entry 1 sense 1a(1))

a table dimensioned to fit the space

: to indicate the dimensions of (as on a drawing)

dimensioning the plans

Example Sentences

Noun She carefully measured each dimension of the room. The social dimensions of the problem must also be taken into account.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

But McDonagh imbues the tale with a timeless dimension in keeping with the rocky cliff faces, the icy sea and overcast skies of its atmospheric setting.

David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 Many movies aren’t endowed with any such extra dimension of subjectivity and are perfectly enjoyable, within limits.

Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 The season ends with Will throwing up a slug and flashing back to the Upside Down for a moment, indicating that his struggles with the other dimension are far from over.

cleveland, 6 Aug. 2022 Same rules, but with a vertical dimension: Find a barn or backcountry shelter with thick rafters, or adjacent trees with very sturdy branches.

Outside Online, 7 July 2022 The new age environment creates a drastically different space filled with dimension, dynamic skill sets, balance and empowerment.

Ciara Ungar, Forbes, 5 May 2022 Cross-silo teams work best with an in-person dimension.

Bill Schaninger, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2022 Massoud is equally endearing, instilling his performance with multi-faceted dimension.

Courtney Howard, Variety, 20 Jan. 2022 His speech will coincide with a frightening new dimension of the emergency, with children now representing about one in four new infections, with hundreds in hospitals, a surge that is terrifying parents and threatening in-person school.

Stephen Collinson, CNN, 9 Sep. 2021

Verb

Aaron Judge, New York Yankees: Another huge man with huge power playing in the same Little League-dimensioned ballpark as Stanton.

Ted Berg, For The Win, 23 Feb. 2018 Each barn is covered top to bottom in oversized shingles dimensioned to make the volume look smaller.

Joseph Giovannini, ELLE Decor, 2 July 2015 See More

dimensions

noun

plural of dimension

as in scope

an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study

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单词	dimensions
释义	dimension 1 of 2 noun di·men·sion də-ˈmen(t)-shən also dī- 1 a mathematics (1) : measure in one direction the dimensions of the room specifically : one of three coordinates (see coordinate entry 3 sense 1a) determining a position in space or four coordinates determining a position in space and time (2) : one of a group of properties whose number is necessary and sufficient to determine uniquely each element of a system of usually mathematical entities (such as an aggregate of points in real or abstract space) the surface of a sphere has two dimensions also : a parameter (see parameter sense 1) or coordinate variable assigned to such a property the three dimensions of momentum (3) : the number of elements in a basis (see basis sense 5) of a vector space b : the quality of spatial extension : magnitude, size … the town's modest dimensions and leisurely ways … Jane Shellhase c : a lifelike or realistic quality uses eccentric dialogue to add dimension to her characters d : the range over which or the degree to which something extends : scope —usually used in plural the vast dimensions of the disaster e : one of the elements or factors making up a complete personality or entity : aspect the social and political dimensions of the problem 2 obsolete : bodily form or proportions … my dimensions are as well compact, my mind as generous, and my shape as true … Shakespeare 3 mathematics : any of the fundamental units (as of mass, length, or time) on which a derived unit is based also : the power of such a unit 4 : wood or stone cut to pieces of specified size 5 : a level of existence or consciousness … a secular as well as spiritual dimension … Catherine Bates dimensional də-ˈmench-nəl also dī- -ˈmen(t)-shə-nᵊl adjective dimensionality də-ˌmen(t)-shə-ˈna-lə-tē also dī- noun dimensionally də-ˈmench-nə-lē also dī- -ˈmen(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē adverb dimensionless də-ˈmen(t)-shən-ləs also dī- adjective dimension 2 of 2 verb dimensioned; dimensioning də-ˈmen(t)-shə-niŋ also dī- transitive verb 1 : to form to the required dimensions (see dimension entry 1 sense 1a(1)) a table dimensioned to fit the space 2 : to indicate the dimensions of (as on a drawing) dimensioning the plans Synonyms Noun bulk extent magnitude measure measurement proportion size See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She carefully measured each dimension of the room. The social dimensions of the problem must also be taken into account. Recent Examples on the Web Noun But McDonagh imbues the tale with a timeless dimension in keeping with the rocky cliff faces, the icy sea and overcast skies of its atmospheric setting. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2022 Many movies aren’t endowed with any such extra dimension of subjectivity and are perfectly enjoyable, within limits. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 The season ends with Will throwing up a slug and flashing back to the Upside Down for a moment, indicating that his struggles with the other dimension are far from over. cleveland, 6 Aug. 2022 Same rules, but with a vertical dimension: Find a barn or backcountry shelter with thick rafters, or adjacent trees with very sturdy branches. Outside Online, 7 July 2022 The new age environment creates a drastically different space filled with dimension, dynamic skill sets, balance and empowerment. Ciara Ungar, Forbes, 5 May 2022 Cross-silo teams work best with an in-person dimension. Bill Schaninger, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2022 Massoud is equally endearing, instilling his performance with multi-faceted dimension. Courtney Howard, Variety, 20 Jan. 2022 His speech will coincide with a frightening new dimension of the emergency, with children now representing about one in four new infections, with hundreds in hospitals, a surge that is terrifying parents and threatening in-person school. Stephen Collinson, CNN, 9 Sep. 2021 Verb Aaron Judge, New York Yankees: Another huge man with huge power playing in the same Little League-dimensioned ballpark as Stanton. Ted Berg, For The Win, 23 Feb. 2018 Each barn is covered top to bottom in oversized shingles dimensioned to make the volume look smaller. Joseph Giovannini, ELLE Decor, 2 July 2015 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin dimension-, dimensio, from dimetiri to measure out, from dis- + metiri to measure — more at measure First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb 1754, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing dimension fourth dimension third dimension fourth dimension third dimension Kids Definition dimension noun di·men·sion də-ˈmen-shən : the length, width, or height of something Medical Definition dimension noun di·men·sion də-ˈmen-chən also dī- : measure in one direction specifically : one of three or four coordinates determining a position in space or space and time dimensions noun plural of dimension as in scope an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends the vast dimensions of the subject will require years of study Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance scope extent width range spectrum realm reach breadth amplitude confines sweep compass ambit domain region element terrain sphere gamut department province specialty panorama discipline frontier field circle spread horizon bailiwick fiefdom demesne fief
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