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dimension

/daɪˈmɛn.ʃən/ noun

In Latin: dimensio Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about dimension at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. The magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height).
  2. A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
    self-confidence is not an endearing property
  3. One of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space.

verb

  1. Indicate the dimensions on.
    These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart
  2. Shape or form to required dimensions.