dimension

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Synonyms: dissension, diversion, demersion, dimensions, dimission, detension, distension, dimensity, dimensive, codimension, dimensia

Antonyms: dissension, diversion, demersion, dimensions, dimission, detension, distension, dimensity, dimensive, codimension, dimensia

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. A single [[aspect]] of a given thing.
2. A [[measure]] of [[spatial]] [[extent]] in a particular direction, such as [[height]], [[width]] or [[breadth]], or [[depth]].
3. A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
4. {{lb|en|geometry}} The number of [[independent]] [[coordinate]]s needed to [[specify]] [[unique]]ly the location of a [[point]] in a [[space]]; also, any of such independent coordinates.
5. {{lb|en|linear algebra}} The number of elements of any [[basis]] of a [[vector space]].
6. {{lb|en|physics}} One of the [[physical]] [[property|properties]] that are regarded as [[fundamental]] [[measure]]s of a physical quantity, such as [[mass]], [[length]] and [[time]].
7. {{lb|en|computing}} Any of the independent ranges of [[index|indices]] in a [[multidimensional]] [[array]].
8. {{lb|en|science fiction|fantasy}} A universe or plane of existence.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[mark]], [[cut]] or [[shape]] something to specified dimensions.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|programming}} To specify the size of (an [[array]] or similar [[data structure]]); to [[allocate]].

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