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dimension

di·men·sion

UK/daɪˈmɛn.ʃən/ US/daɪˈmɛn.ʃn̩/ fairly common
noun (4) verb (2)

noun

1.
2.

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

  • “self-confidence is not an endearing property”
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3.

one of three cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space

4.

magnitude or extent

  • “a building of vast proportions”
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verb

1.

indicate the dimensions on

  • “These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart”
2.

shape or form to required dimensions

Phrases

  • box-counting dimension
  • correlation dimension
  • dimension lumber
  • dimension stone
  • dimension work
  • dimensional analysis
  • dimensional shingle
  • exterior dimension

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