dimension | |
1. n. A single aspect of a given thing. | |
2. n. A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth. | |
3. n. A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished. | |
4. n. (geometry) The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates. | |
5. n. (linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space. | |
6. n. (physics) One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time. | |
The dimension of velocity is length divided by time. | |
7. n. (computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array. | |
8. n. (science fiction, fantasy) An alternative universe or plane of existence. | |
9. v. To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions. | |