dimension
Pronunciation
/daɪˈmɛnʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "dimension"in English

Dimension
01

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

dimension definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
dimensions
Examples
The architect carefully considered every dimension of the building to ensure it fit seamlessly into the surrounding landscape.
02

a framework or aspect by which objects or individuals can be distinguished

Examples
Personality is a complex dimension of human behavior.
03

the magnitude, size, or extent of something

Examples
The dimension of the problem became clear after investigation.
04

one of the three coordinates that specify a position in space

Examples
The engineer plotted the point using all three dimensions.
to dimension
01

to shape or adjust an object to specified measurements

Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
dimension
3rd person singular
dimensions
Present participle
dimensioning
Past simple
dimensioned
Past participle
dimensioned
Examples
The carpenter dimensioned the wood for the frame.
02

to mark or indicate the measurements of an object

Examples
The architect dimensioned the blueprint clearly.
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