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| 1. | [ noun ] the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height) | |
| Related terms: | measure magnitude length fourth_dimension height thickness width thinness third_dimension | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished | |
| Synonyms: | attribute property | |
| Examples: | "self-confidence is not an endearing property" |
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| Related terms: | concept feature quality | |
| 3. | [ noun ] magnitude or extent | |
| Synonyms: | proportion | |
| Examples: | "a building of vast proportions" |
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| Related terms: | magnitude | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (mathematics) one of three cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space | |
| Related terms: | coordinate cartesian_coordinate | |
| 5. | [ verb ] indicate the dimensions on | |
| Examples: | "These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart" |
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| Related terms: | mark | |
| 6. | [ verb ] shape or form to required dimensions | |
| Related terms: | shape | |
| Similar spelling: |
dimensional dimensioning |
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