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dimension noun

  /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ , /dɪˈmɛnʃən/
  • A single aspect of a given thing.
  • A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
  • A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
  • (geometry) The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
  • (linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
  • (physics) One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
  • (computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
  • (science fiction, fantasy) A universe or plane of existence.
 dimension

dimension verb

  /daɪˈmɛnʃən/ , /dɪˈmɛnʃən/
  • (transitive) To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.
 dimensionner

dimensioning

cotation
geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
cotation GPS
functional dimensioning
cotation fonctionnelle
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