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Definition of Dimension
1. Noun. The magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height).
Specialized synonyms: Thickness, Slenderness, Tenuity, Thinness, Length, Breadth, Width, Height, Tallness, Third Dimension, Fourth Dimension, Time
2. Verb. Indicate the dimensions on. "These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart"
3. Noun. A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished. "Self-confidence is not an endearing property"
Generic synonyms: Concept, Conception, Construct
Specialized synonyms: Character, Lineament, Quality, Characteristic, Feature, Feature, Feature Of Speech
4. Verb. Shape or form to required dimensions.
5. Noun. One of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space.
6. Noun. Magnitude or extent. "A building of vast proportions"
Definition of Dimension
1. n. Measure in a single line, as length, breadth, height, thickness, or circumference; extension; measurement; -- usually, in the plural, measure in length and breadth, or in length, breadth, and thickness; extent; size; as, the dimensions of a room, or of a ship; the dimensions of a farm, of a kingdom.
Definition of Dimension
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Dimension
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1. Measure in a single line, as length, breadth, height, thickness, or circumference; extension; measurement; usually, in the plural, measure in length and breadth, or in length, breadth, and thickness; extent; size; as, the dimensions of a room, or of a ship; the dimensions of a farm, of a kingdom. "Gentlemen of more than ordinary dimensions." (W. Irving) Space of dimension, extension that has length but no breadth or thickness; a straight or curved line. Space of two dimensions, extension which has length and breadth, but no thickness; a plane or curved surface. Space of three dimensions, extension which has length, breadth, and thickness; a solid. Space of four dimensions, as imaginary kind of extension, which is assumed to have length, breadth, thickness, and also a fourth imaginary dimension. Space of five or six, or more dimensions is also sometimes assumed in mathematics.
2. Extent; reach; scope; importance; as, a project of large dimensions.
3. Lexicographical Neighbors of Dimension
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