dimension

Dimension is defined as scope or a measurable portion of space that extends in a certain direction.

(noun)

The definition of dimension is to shape or show the desired size.

(verb)

An example of dimension is to create a scale model.

See dimension in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

any measurable extent, as length, width, depth, etc.
measurements in length and width, and often depth
1. extent, size, or degree
2. scope or importance
the nature and relationship of the units entering into some physical quantity: the dimension for speed is length divided by time
Obsolete bodily form
Math. a number, usually an integer, representing the geometric dimensions of some physical or abstract system

Origin: ME dimensioun < L dimensio, a measuring < dimensus, pp. of dimetiri, to measure off < dis-, off, from + metiri, to measure

adjective

designating lumber, stone, etc. cut to specified dimensions

transitive verb

to shape to or mark with specified dimensions: usually in past participle

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See dimension in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A measure of spatial extent, especially width, height, or length.
Extent or magnitude; scope. Often used in the plural: a problem of alarming dimensions.
Aspect; element: “He's a good newsman, and he has that extra dimension” (William S. Paley).
Mathematics
a. The least number of independent coordinates required to specify uniquely the points in a space.
b. The range of such a coordinate.
Physics A physical property, such as mass, length, time, or a combination thereof, regarded as a fundamental measure or as one of a set of fundamental measures of a physical quantity: Velocity has the dimensions of length divided by time.