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dimension

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noun

di·​men·​sion də-ˈmen(t)-shən How to pronounce dimension (audio)
also
dī- How to pronounce dimension (audio)
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 How to pronounce dimension (audio)
also
dī- How to pronounce dimension (audio)
-ˈmen(t)-shə-nᵊl
adjective
dimensionality noun
dimensionally
də-ˈmench-nə-lē How to pronounce dimension (audio)
 also  dī-
-ˈmen(t)-shə-nᵊl-ē
adverb
dimensionless adjective

dimension

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verb

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

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of dimension was in the 14th century

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