Meaning of dimension in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /dəˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)n/

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  1. Verb

    dimension

    Definitions

    1. indicate the dimensions on

    Examples

    • « These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart »
  2. 2. shape or form to required dimensions

  3. Noun

    dimension

    Etymology

    late Middle English (in dimension (sense 1 of the noun)): via Old French from Latin dimensio(n-), from dimetiri‘measure out’. dimension (sense 2 of the noun) dates from the 1920s

    Definitions

    1. the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
  4. 2. a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

    Examples

    • « self-confidence is not an endearing property »
  5. 3. one of three cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
  6. 4. magnitude or extent

    Examples

    • « a building of vast proportions »

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