dimension
A single aspect of a given thing.
Noun 4 meanings
A single aspect of a given thing.
“This film can be enjoyed on many dimensions - the script is great, the acting is realistic, and the special effects will simply take you aback.”
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.
The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
Verb 2 meanings
To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.
To specify the size of (an array or similar data structure); to allocate.
Etymology
Derived from Latin dīmēnsiō.
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DIMENSION at a glance
DIMENSION has 9 letters and scores 12 points in Scrabble (D 2 + I 1 + M 3 + E 1 + N 1 + S 1 + I 1 + O 1 + N 1) and 15 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #6,785 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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