| 释义 |
Noun: dimension di'menshun or dI'menshun- The magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
- A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
- property, attribute - One of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
- Magnitude or extent
- proportion - (physics) the physical units of a quantity, expressed in terms of fundamental quantities like time, mass and length
"velocity has dimensions of length/time"
Verb: dimension di'menshun or dI'menshun- Indicate the dimensions on
"These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart" - Shape or form to required dimensions
Derived forms: dimensioned, dimensioning, dimensions See also: dimensional Type of: Cartesian coordinate, concept, conception, construct, form, magnitude, mark, shape Encyclopedia: Dimension |