Definition of dimension in English:

dimension

noun dʌɪˈmɛnʃ(ə)ndɪˈmɛnʃ(ə)n

1usually dimensionsA measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
the final dimensions of the pond were 14 ft x 8 ft
mass noun the drawing must be precise in dimension
Example sentencesExamples
- Fundamentally, we can determine the CTE of a material by measuring the change in dimension and the accompanying change in temperature.
- The dim, candlelit interior contrives to make them shift in dimension and depth; new nooks appear wherever you look, some of them illusions created by subtle mirrors.
- These pictures were extravagant in size, being four foot by four foot in dimension.
- As the final dimensions measure a mere 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.2 metres, two of these cases could be transported easily in the back of a car.
- Entries will be strictly limited to a maximum of 600 mm in their greatest dimension i.e. length, breadth or height.
- Organ size can be determined by absolute dimensions rather than cell number or size.
- We took the maximum height dimension from the bottom of the car rather than the top surface of the sidepod so we gave everybody the same chance.
- Until 1893, when the forerunner of the Badminton Association of England was formed, there were no laws governing the size of court dimensions, numbers of players or scoring.
- I measured the focal snails' final shell dimensions and dissected them to determine their sex and prevalence of parasitic infection.
- To correct for this error, an adjustment factor was made based upon an analysis of a series of measurements of air volume in samples of different dimensions.
- Adjust the machine for your height and body dimensions to ensure that you're pushing through a comfortable yet strong angle.
- It cited each bag's maximum dimensions and specified the weight of each suitcase could not exceed 70 pounds.
- Yes, and Alison's is so rough and so large in dimension, the Luba art so small and finely wrought.
- The microstructure data show that detergent and temperature can be used to fine-tune the lattice dimensions of the different phases accessed.
- Use a string to outline the bed's footprint, then measure and record its dimensions, including the wall's proposed height.
- Cubic measurements take all three dimensions into consideration - width, length and height.
- It emerged that each has somehow come up with different dimensions for the same size, with no two agreeing on what constitutes a 10, 12 or 14.
- Our cell ran about six feet in all dimensions, width, length, and height.
- By measuring the proportional dimensions of the metacarpal, investigators can sometimes determine the gender of the owner.
- No formal size standard exists for women's apparel; a size 6 in one store may have completely different dimensions from a size 6 in another.
Synonyms
proportions, measurements, extent, size
length, width, breadth, depth, area, volume, capacity
footage, acreage
1. 1.1 A mode of linear extension of which there are three in space and two on a flat surface, which corresponds to one of a set of coordinates specifying the position of a point.
  Example sentencesExamples
  If rolled up in this way in only one of the three dimensions of space this would correspond to a sheet being glued along two edges to form a cylinder.
  They wanted exciting space combat in three dimensions against enemy craft that exhibited some degree of tactical guile.
  These structures in the case of water are in four dimensions (three of space and one of time).
  You score points by assessing the position of your knights on the castles, multiplying a knight's vertical position by the spatial dimensions of the structure.
  However, because space is curved by the mass of the black hole, it turns out that the only way we could see the entire curvature would be to picture it in a flat space with many more dimensions than four!
  Binocular vision affords depth perception, multiple dimensions, and the ability to appreciate opposites simultaneously.
  My own talk was on the good reasons we have for suspecting that there may be more than three dimensions of space.
  These curves are cuts through a curved surface in three dimensions as shown in Fig.5 B, and first hinted at in the simpler surface of Fig.1.
  And why cannot we move about in Time as we move about in the other dimensions of Space?
  It's commonly said that urban warfare takes place in three dimensions - whereas surface warfare or desert warfare takes place in just two.
  How do we know there are three dimensions of space?
  String theory holds that different modes of vibration reveal themselves in our measly four dimensions of space and time as different particles and forces.
  In this case the gutter-like structure survives a projection onto just two dimensions of folding space.
  However, to a being of three dimensions of space and one of time, it appears as an infinite void.
  The analogy confines the three space dimensions we can see to merely the 3 - D surface of the 4 - D balloon.
  One such plan consisted of building three metal rings around a planet, and setting them in motion, one ring moving in each of the three dimensions of space.
  When we say ‘compounded,’ that includes the dimensions of space and time.
  Although John might not have been aware of dimension theory, he realized, in effect, that Christ had transcended the dimensions of time and space.
  This analogy has a problem, however, in that one tends to be aware that the two-dimensional surface is embedded in the three dimensions of our ordinary space.
  Imagine how much fun it will be to learn history by surfing through both time and space dimensions in history.
2. 1.2Physics An expression for a derived physical quantity in terms of fundamental quantities such as mass, length, or time, raised to the appropriate power (acceleration, for example, having the dimension of length × time⁻²).
  Example sentencesExamples
  Divide as above and voila, you have your fractal dimension.
  Outlines may be captured as rectangular coordinates or Fourier coefficients and, even when non-fractal, analysed in terms of fractal dimensions.
  Explicit formulas in terms of dimensions of the figures can be deduced from these theorems.
2An aspect or feature of a situation.
we must focus on the cultural dimensions of the problem
Example sentencesExamples
- Schools will have quick and easy access to a wealth of information on developing an international dimension to all aspects of education.
- The strategy elements add a wonderful dimension, allowing actions to be queued and carried out in succession, with multiple characters at your command.
- To complete the picture, however, we need to consider the reporter who spins the story on behalf of the candidate's wife, adding a third dimension to the two sides.
- What are these other aspects of the societal dimension of science?
- Therefore the organization of the exhibition during Ramadhan will add a cultural dimension to this holy month.
- Those humour-laced lines join to give a new dimension to contemporary situations and personalities.
- Frequently, happiness studies are lacking a historical as well as a linguistic and a cultural dimension.
- A fresh lemony parsley beurre blanc on the side added a sharp dimension to throw the whole dish into relief.
- They have intriguing hooded flowers on tall airy stems that add to the vertical dimension of the garden.
- I also think the book contains a dimension of cultural history, and memoir is a great genre in which to explore connections between the personal and the historical.
- However, the situation has difficult ethical dimensions.
- That is true of politics among nations, the Catholic tradition insisted, even if there are distinctive aspects to the moral dimension of world politics.
- The civilian element adds a realistic dimension to the game, since the people you must protect look a lot like the people trying to kill you.
- There are various theories of globalization, some of which emphasize its economic aspects while others focus on its cultural dimensions.
- We also seem this winter to be treating patients with more complex conditions requiring greater time in hospital, thereby adding a new dimension to the situation we normally face.
- These factors add a dimension of ethnic comedy.
- These gardens are one of the country's most distinctive features, and they add a special dimension to a visitor's enjoyment of Japan.
- As such, they feature a major dimension of wildness, the incapacity to share language.
- These features gave an extra dimension to their performance, particularly the latter, because each player was able to devote her entire attention to musical matters.
- The capacity for cultural institutions such as orchestras to help add economic and cultural dimensions to a city or regions is well known.
Synonyms
aspect, feature, element, facet, side

verbdʌɪˈmɛnʃ(ə)ndɪˈmɛnʃ(ə)n

[with object]

1Cut or shape (something) to particular measurements.
Example sentencesExamples
- The jacket is dimensioned for an apex of a patient's heart to be inserted into the volume through the open upper end and for the jacket to be slipped over the heart.
- The bristles are not only properly dimensioned, they are made of tough stainless steel to last for a very long time.
- There is very good evidence at Giza of the high level of skill possessed: the dimensioning and leveling of the site are perfectly comparable to what could be achieved by modern methods.
- Essentially, the base transceiver station hardware is dimensioned to statistically distribute the signal processing resources among the different radio transmission services available.
- The reinforcement must fit inside the concrete elements which are dimensioned on the general arrangement.
- The normal solution is to use an over dimensioned webbing or, better in my opinion, a braid bridle.
- Class and power are also portrayed by the simple aerodynamic front, blending gracefully into a generously dimensioned and image-enchancing passenger compartment.
- We bought an undermount sink, and that opening had to be dimensioned properly with the cabinet below.
- Measuring roughly 25 x 13 x 11 inches, this is one generously dimensioned bag!
- For reduced distance rifle-firing on bases that have only pistol ranges, a scaled down target featuring 10 appropriately dimensioned miniature silhouettes is placed at 25 meters.
- The signal also is forgiving, because the antennas usually are dimensioned with enough reserve to cope with rain, snow or small animals.
- Oil return to the sump is via generously dimensioned, directly connected vertical ducts.
- The shortest possible braking distances are guaranteed by the generously dimensioned AMG high-performance braking system behind the AMG light-alloy wheels, which features internally ventilated and indented brake discs all-round.
- The deviator block was dimensioned at 1200 mm but scaled 1500 mm.
- To eliminate waste, he dimensioned the house to accept stock framing pieces and chose materials such as sustainably harvested mahogany for the siding, synthetic-slate roofs, recycled flora tires, and real stucco.
- Just insert the properly dimensioned brush into the chamber, give it a couple of quick twists, and you're done.
- Campo Baeza's four giant columns - columns similarly dimensioned to the white columns inside Granada Cathedral - are symmetrically disposed about an implied central square.
- It addressed such issues as the uncertain supply of raw materials, the need for precisely dimensioned manufacturing materials, and the demand for democratization of goods.
1. 1.1usually as adjective dimensioned Mark (a diagram) with measurements.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Then the engineer used the CAD software to create a dimensioned part drawing from that model.
  Sometimes it's desirable to dimension the inside radius and set the outside radius.
  Several pictures were forwarded, along with dimensioned sketches, seeking opinions on how the plane was used.
  Shop drawings for the stone were completed and dimensioned accurately and rapidly.
  I agree that this was an option and not obligatory, but most consulting engineers chose to adopt this method, as it satisfied the needs for the brief and avoided the need for dimensioning the drawings.
  Existing utilities and foundations may not be exactly where expected nor properly dimensioned on old drawings.
  If yours is more complex, make a dimensioned sketch to take to your plumbing hardware supplier, who can make the appropriate recommendations.
  Never layout or cut stringers until you have it all worked out on paper by drawing a dimensioned, section view of the stairs.
  He obtained permission to disassemble the priceless original rifle in order to make a complete set of dimensioned drawings as well as reams of notes.
  All that remains is to dimension the flat pattern and delete temporary lines and arcs.
  The problem of describing and fully dimensioning a part on a traditional drawing has become increasingly difficult.
  ‘If you or I were to apply for planning permission for a house, we would have to ensure that we supplied detailed engineering drawings dimensioning everything down to the diameter of the drainpipes,’ he said.

Derivatives

dimensionless

adjectivedɪˈmɛnʃ(ə)nləsdəˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nləs

In string theory the known elementary particles are no longer described as dimensionless mathematical point-objects but rather as extended one-dimensional objects (hence the name ‘string’).
Example sentencesExamples
- The two models give comparable fits to the fluorescence profile taken through the center of the contact area, once the dimensionless parameters are adjusted for the true contact area model.
- We have learned to see photographs, not so much as substantive objects, but as flat, dimensionless, even transparent windows that give view to other places and times.
- For the purpose of biological fluid dynamics, scale is represented by the dimensionless Reynolds number, a ratio that reflects the influence of inertial relative to viscous forces.
- So I count eleven parameters - really only ten, since only dimensionless ratios of mass scales matter - each of which needs to be specified to three significant digits or fewer.

Origin

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

Rhymes

abstention, apprehension, ascension, attention, circumvention, comprehension, condescension, contention, contravention, convention, declension, detention, dissension, extension, gentian, hypertension, hypotension, intention, intervention, invention, mention, misapprehension, obtention, pension, prehension, prevention, recension, retention, subvention, supervention, suspension, tension

Definition of dimension in US English:

dimension

noun

1usually dimensionsA measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
the final dimensions of the pond were 14 ft. x 8 ft
the drawing must be precise in dimension
Example sentencesExamples
- Entries will be strictly limited to a maximum of 600 mm in their greatest dimension i.e. length, breadth or height.
- By measuring the proportional dimensions of the metacarpal, investigators can sometimes determine the gender of the owner.
- The dim, candlelit interior contrives to make them shift in dimension and depth; new nooks appear wherever you look, some of them illusions created by subtle mirrors.
- Organ size can be determined by absolute dimensions rather than cell number or size.
- It cited each bag's maximum dimensions and specified the weight of each suitcase could not exceed 70 pounds.
- It emerged that each has somehow come up with different dimensions for the same size, with no two agreeing on what constitutes a 10, 12 or 14.
- Use a string to outline the bed's footprint, then measure and record its dimensions, including the wall's proposed height.
- Our cell ran about six feet in all dimensions, width, length, and height.
- We took the maximum height dimension from the bottom of the car rather than the top surface of the sidepod so we gave everybody the same chance.
- As the final dimensions measure a mere 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.2 metres, two of these cases could be transported easily in the back of a car.
- Fundamentally, we can determine the CTE of a material by measuring the change in dimension and the accompanying change in temperature.
- No formal size standard exists for women's apparel; a size 6 in one store may have completely different dimensions from a size 6 in another.
- I measured the focal snails' final shell dimensions and dissected them to determine their sex and prevalence of parasitic infection.
- Yes, and Alison's is so rough and so large in dimension, the Luba art so small and finely wrought.
- These pictures were extravagant in size, being four foot by four foot in dimension.
- Until 1893, when the forerunner of the Badminton Association of England was formed, there were no laws governing the size of court dimensions, numbers of players or scoring.
- Adjust the machine for your height and body dimensions to ensure that you're pushing through a comfortable yet strong angle.
- Cubic measurements take all three dimensions into consideration - width, length and height.
- To correct for this error, an adjustment factor was made based upon an analysis of a series of measurements of air volume in samples of different dimensions.
- The microstructure data show that detergent and temperature can be used to fine-tune the lattice dimensions of the different phases accessed.
Synonyms
proportions, measurements, extent, size
1. 1.1 A mode of linear extension of which there are three in space and two on a flat surface, which corresponds to one of a set of coordinates specifying the position of a point.
  Example sentencesExamples
  One such plan consisted of building three metal rings around a planet, and setting them in motion, one ring moving in each of the three dimensions of space.
  You score points by assessing the position of your knights on the castles, multiplying a knight's vertical position by the spatial dimensions of the structure.
  The analogy confines the three space dimensions we can see to merely the 3 - D surface of the 4 - D balloon.
  However, to a being of three dimensions of space and one of time, it appears as an infinite void.
  Imagine how much fun it will be to learn history by surfing through both time and space dimensions in history.
  These structures in the case of water are in four dimensions (three of space and one of time).
  String theory holds that different modes of vibration reveal themselves in our measly four dimensions of space and time as different particles and forces.
  However, because space is curved by the mass of the black hole, it turns out that the only way we could see the entire curvature would be to picture it in a flat space with many more dimensions than four!
  In this case the gutter-like structure survives a projection onto just two dimensions of folding space.
  When we say ‘compounded,’ that includes the dimensions of space and time.
  These curves are cuts through a curved surface in three dimensions as shown in Fig.5 B, and first hinted at in the simpler surface of Fig.1.
  Binocular vision affords depth perception, multiple dimensions, and the ability to appreciate opposites simultaneously.
  How do we know there are three dimensions of space?
  If rolled up in this way in only one of the three dimensions of space this would correspond to a sheet being glued along two edges to form a cylinder.
  And why cannot we move about in Time as we move about in the other dimensions of Space?
  It's commonly said that urban warfare takes place in three dimensions - whereas surface warfare or desert warfare takes place in just two.
  They wanted exciting space combat in three dimensions against enemy craft that exhibited some degree of tactical guile.
  My own talk was on the good reasons we have for suspecting that there may be more than three dimensions of space.
  This analogy has a problem, however, in that one tends to be aware that the two-dimensional surface is embedded in the three dimensions of our ordinary space.
  Although John might not have been aware of dimension theory, he realized, in effect, that Christ had transcended the dimensions of time and space.
2. 1.2Physics An expression for a derived physical quantity in terms of fundamental quantities such as mass, length, or time, raised to the appropriate power (acceleration, for example, having the dimension of length × time⁻²).
  Example sentencesExamples
  Outlines may be captured as rectangular coordinates or Fourier coefficients and, even when non-fractal, analysed in terms of fractal dimensions.
  Explicit formulas in terms of dimensions of the figures can be deduced from these theorems.
  Divide as above and voila, you have your fractal dimension.
2An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing.
sun-dried tomatoes add a new dimension to this sauce
Example sentencesExamples
- The capacity for cultural institutions such as orchestras to help add economic and cultural dimensions to a city or regions is well known.
- They have intriguing hooded flowers on tall airy stems that add to the vertical dimension of the garden.
- What are these other aspects of the societal dimension of science?
- The strategy elements add a wonderful dimension, allowing actions to be queued and carried out in succession, with multiple characters at your command.
- I also think the book contains a dimension of cultural history, and memoir is a great genre in which to explore connections between the personal and the historical.
- Those humour-laced lines join to give a new dimension to contemporary situations and personalities.
- These gardens are one of the country's most distinctive features, and they add a special dimension to a visitor's enjoyment of Japan.
- Frequently, happiness studies are lacking a historical as well as a linguistic and a cultural dimension.
- We also seem this winter to be treating patients with more complex conditions requiring greater time in hospital, thereby adding a new dimension to the situation we normally face.
- As such, they feature a major dimension of wildness, the incapacity to share language.
- There are various theories of globalization, some of which emphasize its economic aspects while others focus on its cultural dimensions.
- To complete the picture, however, we need to consider the reporter who spins the story on behalf of the candidate's wife, adding a third dimension to the two sides.
- A fresh lemony parsley beurre blanc on the side added a sharp dimension to throw the whole dish into relief.
- Therefore the organization of the exhibition during Ramadhan will add a cultural dimension to this holy month.
- However, the situation has difficult ethical dimensions.
- These factors add a dimension of ethnic comedy.
- The civilian element adds a realistic dimension to the game, since the people you must protect look a lot like the people trying to kill you.
- These features gave an extra dimension to their performance, particularly the latter, because each player was able to devote her entire attention to musical matters.
- Schools will have quick and easy access to a wealth of information on developing an international dimension to all aspects of education.
- That is true of politics among nations, the Catholic tradition insisted, even if there are distinctive aspects to the moral dimension of world politics.
Synonyms
aspect, feature, element, facet, side

verb

[with object]

1Cut or shape (something) to particular measurements.
Example sentencesExamples
- We bought an undermount sink, and that opening had to be dimensioned properly with the cabinet below.
- Measuring roughly 25 x 13 x 11 inches, this is one generously dimensioned bag!
- It addressed such issues as the uncertain supply of raw materials, the need for precisely dimensioned manufacturing materials, and the demand for democratization of goods.
- The normal solution is to use an over dimensioned webbing or, better in my opinion, a braid bridle.
- Essentially, the base transceiver station hardware is dimensioned to statistically distribute the signal processing resources among the different radio transmission services available.
- The deviator block was dimensioned at 1200 mm but scaled 1500 mm.
- The bristles are not only properly dimensioned, they are made of tough stainless steel to last for a very long time.
- The reinforcement must fit inside the concrete elements which are dimensioned on the general arrangement.
- To eliminate waste, he dimensioned the house to accept stock framing pieces and chose materials such as sustainably harvested mahogany for the siding, synthetic-slate roofs, recycled flora tires, and real stucco.
- The shortest possible braking distances are guaranteed by the generously dimensioned AMG high-performance braking system behind the AMG light-alloy wheels, which features internally ventilated and indented brake discs all-round.
- Oil return to the sump is via generously dimensioned, directly connected vertical ducts.
- Campo Baeza's four giant columns - columns similarly dimensioned to the white columns inside Granada Cathedral - are symmetrically disposed about an implied central square.
- There is very good evidence at Giza of the high level of skill possessed: the dimensioning and leveling of the site are perfectly comparable to what could be achieved by modern methods.
- Class and power are also portrayed by the simple aerodynamic front, blending gracefully into a generously dimensioned and image-enchancing passenger compartment.
- The jacket is dimensioned for an apex of a patient's heart to be inserted into the volume through the open upper end and for the jacket to be slipped over the heart.
- For reduced distance rifle-firing on bases that have only pistol ranges, a scaled down target featuring 10 appropriately dimensioned miniature silhouettes is placed at 25 meters.
- Just insert the properly dimensioned brush into the chamber, give it a couple of quick twists, and you're done.
- The signal also is forgiving, because the antennas usually are dimensioned with enough reserve to cope with rain, snow or small animals.
1. 1.1 Mark (a diagram) with measurements.
  draw a dimensioned front elevation
  Example sentencesExamples
  ‘If you or I were to apply for planning permission for a house, we would have to ensure that we supplied detailed engineering drawings dimensioning everything down to the diameter of the drainpipes,’ he said.
  Sometimes it's desirable to dimension the inside radius and set the outside radius.
  I agree that this was an option and not obligatory, but most consulting engineers chose to adopt this method, as it satisfied the needs for the brief and avoided the need for dimensioning the drawings.
  Never layout or cut stringers until you have it all worked out on paper by drawing a dimensioned, section view of the stairs.
  Then the engineer used the CAD software to create a dimensioned part drawing from that model.
  The problem of describing and fully dimensioning a part on a traditional drawing has become increasingly difficult.
  If yours is more complex, make a dimensioned sketch to take to your plumbing hardware supplier, who can make the appropriate recommendations.
  All that remains is to dimension the flat pattern and delete temporary lines and arcs.
  Shop drawings for the stone were completed and dimensioned accurately and rapidly.
  Existing utilities and foundations may not be exactly where expected nor properly dimensioned on old drawings.
  He obtained permission to disassemble the priceless original rifle in order to make a complete set of dimensioned drawings as well as reams of notes.
  Several pictures were forwarded, along with dimensioned sketches, seeking opinions on how the plane was used.

Origin

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.

单词	dimension
释义	Definition of dimension in English: dimension noun dʌɪˈmɛnʃ(ə)ndɪˈmɛnʃ(ə)n 1usually dimensionsA measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height. the final dimensions of the pond were 14 ft x 8 ft mass noun the drawing must be precise in dimension Example sentencesExamples Fundamentally, we can determine the CTE of a material by measuring the change in dimension and the accompanying change in temperature. The dim, candlelit interior contrives to make them shift in dimension and depth; new nooks appear wherever you look, some of them illusions created by subtle mirrors. These pictures were extravagant in size, being four foot by four foot in dimension. As the final dimensions measure a mere 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.2 metres, two of these cases could be transported easily in the back of a car. Entries will be strictly limited to a maximum of 600 mm in their greatest dimension i.e. length, breadth or height. Organ size can be determined by absolute dimensions rather than cell number or size. We took the maximum height dimension from the bottom of the car rather than the top surface of the sidepod so we gave everybody the same chance. Until 1893, when the forerunner of the Badminton Association of England was formed, there were no laws governing the size of court dimensions, numbers of players or scoring. I measured the focal snails' final shell dimensions and dissected them to determine their sex and prevalence of parasitic infection. To correct for this error, an adjustment factor was made based upon an analysis of a series of measurements of air volume in samples of different dimensions. Adjust the machine for your height and body dimensions to ensure that you're pushing through a comfortable yet strong angle. It cited each bag's maximum dimensions and specified the weight of each suitcase could not exceed 70 pounds. Yes, and Alison's is so rough and so large in dimension, the Luba art so small and finely wrought. The microstructure data show that detergent and temperature can be used to fine-tune the lattice dimensions of the different phases accessed. Use a string to outline the bed's footprint, then measure and record its dimensions, including the wall's proposed height. Cubic measurements take all three dimensions into consideration - width, length and height. It emerged that each has somehow come up with different dimensions for the same size, with no two agreeing on what constitutes a 10, 12 or 14. Our cell ran about six feet in all dimensions, width, length, and height. By measuring the proportional dimensions of the metacarpal, investigators can sometimes determine the gender of the owner. No formal size standard exists for women's apparel; a size 6 in one store may have completely different dimensions from a size 6 in another. Synonyms proportions, measurements, extent, size length, width, breadth, depth, area, volume, capacity footage, acreage 1.1 A mode of linear extension of which there are three in space and two on a flat surface, which corresponds to one of a set of coordinates specifying the position of a point. Example sentencesExamples If rolled up in this way in only one of the three dimensions of space this would correspond to a sheet being glued along two edges to form a cylinder. They wanted exciting space combat in three dimensions against enemy craft that exhibited some degree of tactical guile. These structures in the case of water are in four dimensions (three of space and one of time). You score points by assessing the position of your knights on the castles, multiplying a knight's vertical position by the spatial dimensions of the structure. However, because space is curved by the mass of the black hole, it turns out that the only way we could see the entire curvature would be to picture it in a flat space with many more dimensions than four! Binocular vision affords depth perception, multiple dimensions, and the ability to appreciate opposites simultaneously. My own talk was on the good reasons we have for suspecting that there may be more than three dimensions of space. These curves are cuts through a curved surface in three dimensions as shown in Fig.5 B, and first hinted at in the simpler surface of Fig.1. And why cannot we move about in Time as we move about in the other dimensions of Space? It's commonly said that urban warfare takes place in three dimensions - whereas surface warfare or desert warfare takes place in just two. How do we know there are three dimensions of space? String theory holds that different modes of vibration reveal themselves in our measly four dimensions of space and time as different particles and forces. In this case the gutter-like structure survives a projection onto just two dimensions of folding space. However, to a being of three dimensions of space and one of time, it appears as an infinite void. The analogy confines the three space dimensions we can see to merely the 3 - D surface of the 4 - D balloon. One such plan consisted of building three metal rings around a planet, and setting them in motion, one ring moving in each of the three dimensions of space. When we say ‘compounded,’ that includes the dimensions of space and time. Although John might not have been aware of dimension theory, he realized, in effect, that Christ had transcended the dimensions of time and space. This analogy has a problem, however, in that one tends to be aware that the two-dimensional surface is embedded in the three dimensions of our ordinary space. Imagine how much fun it will be to learn history by surfing through both time and space dimensions in history. 1.2Physics An expression for a derived physical quantity in terms of fundamental quantities such as mass, length, or time, raised to the appropriate power (acceleration, for example, having the dimension of length × time⁻²). Example sentencesExamples Divide as above and voila, you have your fractal dimension. Outlines may be captured as rectangular coordinates or Fourier coefficients and, even when non-fractal, analysed in terms of fractal dimensions. Explicit formulas in terms of dimensions of the figures can be deduced from these theorems. 2An aspect or feature of a situation. we must focus on the cultural dimensions of the problem Example sentencesExamples Schools will have quick and easy access to a wealth of information on developing an international dimension to all aspects of education. The strategy elements add a wonderful dimension, allowing actions to be queued and carried out in succession, with multiple characters at your command. To complete the picture, however, we need to consider the reporter who spins the story on behalf of the candidate's wife, adding a third dimension to the two sides. What are these other aspects of the societal dimension of science? Therefore the organization of the exhibition during Ramadhan will add a cultural dimension to this holy month. Those humour-laced lines join to give a new dimension to contemporary situations and personalities. Frequently, happiness studies are lacking a historical as well as a linguistic and a cultural dimension. A fresh lemony parsley beurre blanc on the side added a sharp dimension to throw the whole dish into relief. They have intriguing hooded flowers on tall airy stems that add to the vertical dimension of the garden. I also think the book contains a dimension of cultural history, and memoir is a great genre in which to explore connections between the personal and the historical. However, the situation has difficult ethical dimensions. That is true of politics among nations, the Catholic tradition insisted, even if there are distinctive aspects to the moral dimension of world politics. The civilian element adds a realistic dimension to the game, since the people you must protect look a lot like the people trying to kill you. There are various theories of globalization, some of which emphasize its economic aspects while others focus on its cultural dimensions. We also seem this winter to be treating patients with more complex conditions requiring greater time in hospital, thereby adding a new dimension to the situation we normally face. These factors add a dimension of ethnic comedy. These gardens are one of the country's most distinctive features, and they add a special dimension to a visitor's enjoyment of Japan. As such, they feature a major dimension of wildness, the incapacity to share language. These features gave an extra dimension to their performance, particularly the latter, because each player was able to devote her entire attention to musical matters. The capacity for cultural institutions such as orchestras to help add economic and cultural dimensions to a city or regions is well known. Synonyms aspect, feature, element, facet, side verbdʌɪˈmɛnʃ(ə)ndɪˈmɛnʃ(ə)n [with object] 1Cut or shape (something) to particular measurements. Example sentencesExamples The jacket is dimensioned for an apex of a patient's heart to be inserted into the volume through the open upper end and for the jacket to be slipped over the heart. The bristles are not only properly dimensioned, they are made of tough stainless steel to last for a very long time. There is very good evidence at Giza of the high level of skill possessed: the dimensioning and leveling of the site are perfectly comparable to what could be achieved by modern methods. Essentially, the base transceiver station hardware is dimensioned to statistically distribute the signal processing resources among the different radio transmission services available. The reinforcement must fit inside the concrete elements which are dimensioned on the general arrangement. The normal solution is to use an over dimensioned webbing or, better in my opinion, a braid bridle. Class and power are also portrayed by the simple aerodynamic front, blending gracefully into a generously dimensioned and image-enchancing passenger compartment. We bought an undermount sink, and that opening had to be dimensioned properly with the cabinet below. Measuring roughly 25 x 13 x 11 inches, this is one generously dimensioned bag! For reduced distance rifle-firing on bases that have only pistol ranges, a scaled down target featuring 10 appropriately dimensioned miniature silhouettes is placed at 25 meters. The signal also is forgiving, because the antennas usually are dimensioned with enough reserve to cope with rain, snow or small animals. Oil return to the sump is via generously dimensioned, directly connected vertical ducts. The shortest possible braking distances are guaranteed by the generously dimensioned AMG high-performance braking system behind the AMG light-alloy wheels, which features internally ventilated and indented brake discs all-round. The deviator block was dimensioned at 1200 mm but scaled 1500 mm. To eliminate waste, he dimensioned the house to accept stock framing pieces and chose materials such as sustainably harvested mahogany for the siding, synthetic-slate roofs, recycled flora tires, and real stucco. Just insert the properly dimensioned brush into the chamber, give it a couple of quick twists, and you're done. Campo Baeza's four giant columns - columns similarly dimensioned to the white columns inside Granada Cathedral - are symmetrically disposed about an implied central square. It addressed such issues as the uncertain supply of raw materials, the need for precisely dimensioned manufacturing materials, and the demand for democratization of goods. 1.1usually as adjective dimensioned Mark (a diagram) with measurements. Example sentencesExamples Then the engineer used the CAD software to create a dimensioned part drawing from that model. Sometimes it's desirable to dimension the inside radius and set the outside radius. Several pictures were forwarded, along with dimensioned sketches, seeking opinions on how the plane was used. Shop drawings for the stone were completed and dimensioned accurately and rapidly. I agree that this was an option and not obligatory, but most consulting engineers chose to adopt this method, as it satisfied the needs for the brief and avoided the need for dimensioning the drawings. Existing utilities and foundations may not be exactly where expected nor properly dimensioned on old drawings. If yours is more complex, make a dimensioned sketch to take to your plumbing hardware supplier, who can make the appropriate recommendations. Never layout or cut stringers until you have it all worked out on paper by drawing a dimensioned, section view of the stairs. He obtained permission to disassemble the priceless original rifle in order to make a complete set of dimensioned drawings as well as reams of notes. All that remains is to dimension the flat pattern and delete temporary lines and arcs. The problem of describing and fully dimensioning a part on a traditional drawing has become increasingly difficult. ‘If you or I were to apply for planning permission for a house, we would have to ensure that we supplied detailed engineering drawings dimensioning everything down to the diameter of the drainpipes,’ he said. Derivatives dimensionless adjectivedɪˈmɛnʃ(ə)nləsdəˈmɛn(t)ʃ(ə)nləs In string theory the known elementary particles are no longer described as dimensionless mathematical point-objects but rather as extended one-dimensional objects (hence the name ‘string’). Example sentencesExamples The two models give comparable fits to the fluorescence profile taken through the center of the contact area, once the dimensionless parameters are adjusted for the true contact area model. We have learned to see photographs, not so much as substantive objects, but as flat, dimensionless, even transparent windows that give view to other places and times. For the purpose of biological fluid dynamics, scale is represented by the dimensionless Reynolds number, a ratio that reflects the influence of inertial relative to viscous forces. So I count eleven parameters - really only ten, since only dimensionless ratios of mass scales matter - each of which needs to be specified to three significant digits or fewer. Origin Late Middle English (in sense 1 of the noun): via Old French from Latin dimensio(n-), from dimetiri 'measure out'. sense 2 of the noun dates from the 1920s. Rhymes abstention, apprehension, ascension, attention, circumvention, comprehension, condescension, contention, contravention, convention, declension, detention, dissension, extension, gentian, hypertension, hypotension, intention, intervention, invention, mention, misapprehension, obtention, pension, prehension, prevention, recension, retention, subvention, supervention, suspension, tension Definition of dimension in US English: dimension noun 1usually dimensionsA measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height. the final dimensions of the pond were 14 ft. x 8 ft the drawing must be precise in dimension Example sentencesExamples Entries will be strictly limited to a maximum of 600 mm in their greatest dimension i.e. length, breadth or height. By measuring the proportional dimensions of the metacarpal, investigators can sometimes determine the gender of the owner. The dim, candlelit interior contrives to make them shift in dimension and depth; new nooks appear wherever you look, some of them illusions created by subtle mirrors. Organ size can be determined by absolute dimensions rather than cell number or size. It cited each bag's maximum dimensions and specified the weight of each suitcase could not exceed 70 pounds. It emerged that each has somehow come up with different dimensions for the same size, with no two agreeing on what constitutes a 10, 12 or 14. Use a string to outline the bed's footprint, then measure and record its dimensions, including the wall's proposed height. Our cell ran about six feet in all dimensions, width, length, and height. We took the maximum height dimension from the bottom of the car rather than the top surface of the sidepod so we gave everybody the same chance. As the final dimensions measure a mere 1.2 x 0.7 x 0.2 metres, two of these cases could be transported easily in the back of a car. Fundamentally, we can determine the CTE of a material by measuring the change in dimension and the accompanying change in temperature. No formal size standard exists for women's apparel; a size 6 in one store may have completely different dimensions from a size 6 in another. I measured the focal snails' final shell dimensions and dissected them to determine their sex and prevalence of parasitic infection. Yes, and Alison's is so rough and so large in dimension, the Luba art so small and finely wrought. These pictures were extravagant in size, being four foot by four foot in dimension. Until 1893, when the forerunner of the Badminton Association of England was formed, there were no laws governing the size of court dimensions, numbers of players or scoring. Adjust the machine for your height and body dimensions to ensure that you're pushing through a comfortable yet strong angle. Cubic measurements take all three dimensions into consideration - width, length and height. To correct for this error, an adjustment factor was made based upon an analysis of a series of measurements of air volume in samples of different dimensions. The microstructure data show that detergent and temperature can be used to fine-tune the lattice dimensions of the different phases accessed. Synonyms proportions, measurements, extent, size 1.1 A mode of linear extension of which there are three in space and two on a flat surface, which corresponds to one of a set of coordinates specifying the position of a point. Example sentencesExamples One such plan consisted of building three metal rings around a planet, and setting them in motion, one ring moving in each of the three dimensions of space. You score points by assessing the position of your knights on the castles, multiplying a knight's vertical position by the spatial dimensions of the structure. The analogy confines the three space dimensions we can see to merely the 3 - D surface of the 4 - D balloon. However, to a being of three dimensions of space and one of time, it appears as an infinite void. Imagine how much fun it will be to learn history by surfing through both time and space dimensions in history. These structures in the case of water are in four dimensions (three of space and one of time). String theory holds that different modes of vibration reveal themselves in our measly four dimensions of space and time as different particles and forces. However, because space is curved by the mass of the black hole, it turns out that the only way we could see the entire curvature would be to picture it in a flat space with many more dimensions than four! In this case the gutter-like structure survives a projection onto just two dimensions of folding space. When we say ‘compounded,’ that includes the dimensions of space and time. These curves are cuts through a curved surface in three dimensions as shown in Fig.5 B, and first hinted at in the simpler surface of Fig.1. Binocular vision affords depth perception, multiple dimensions, and the ability to appreciate opposites simultaneously. How do we know there are three dimensions of space? If rolled up in this way in only one of the three dimensions of space this would correspond to a sheet being glued along two edges to form a cylinder. And why cannot we move about in Time as we move about in the other dimensions of Space? It's commonly said that urban warfare takes place in three dimensions - whereas surface warfare or desert warfare takes place in just two. They wanted exciting space combat in three dimensions against enemy craft that exhibited some degree of tactical guile. My own talk was on the good reasons we have for suspecting that there may be more than three dimensions of space. This analogy has a problem, however, in that one tends to be aware that the two-dimensional surface is embedded in the three dimensions of our ordinary space. Although John might not have been aware of dimension theory, he realized, in effect, that Christ had transcended the dimensions of time and space. 1.2Physics An expression for a derived physical quantity in terms of fundamental quantities such as mass, length, or time, raised to the appropriate power (acceleration, for example, having the dimension of length × time⁻²). Example sentencesExamples Outlines may be captured as rectangular coordinates or Fourier coefficients and, even when non-fractal, analysed in terms of fractal dimensions. Explicit formulas in terms of dimensions of the figures can be deduced from these theorems. Divide as above and voila, you have your fractal dimension. 2An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing. sun-dried tomatoes add a new dimension to this sauce Example sentencesExamples The capacity for cultural institutions such as orchestras to help add economic and cultural dimensions to a city or regions is well known. They have intriguing hooded flowers on tall airy stems that add to the vertical dimension of the garden. What are these other aspects of the societal dimension of science? The strategy elements add a wonderful dimension, allowing actions to be queued and carried out in succession, with multiple characters at your command. I also think the book contains a dimension of cultural history, and memoir is a great genre in which to explore connections between the personal and the historical. Those humour-laced lines join to give a new dimension to contemporary situations and personalities. These gardens are one of the country's most distinctive features, and they add a special dimension to a visitor's enjoyment of Japan. Frequently, happiness studies are lacking a historical as well as a linguistic and a cultural dimension. We also seem this winter to be treating patients with more complex conditions requiring greater time in hospital, thereby adding a new dimension to the situation we normally face. As such, they feature a major dimension of wildness, the incapacity to share language. There are various theories of globalization, some of which emphasize its economic aspects while others focus on its cultural dimensions. To complete the picture, however, we need to consider the reporter who spins the story on behalf of the candidate's wife, adding a third dimension to the two sides. A fresh lemony parsley beurre blanc on the side added a sharp dimension to throw the whole dish into relief. Therefore the organization of the exhibition during Ramadhan will add a cultural dimension to this holy month. However, the situation has difficult ethical dimensions. These factors add a dimension of ethnic comedy. The civilian element adds a realistic dimension to the game, since the people you must protect look a lot like the people trying to kill you. These features gave an extra dimension to their performance, particularly the latter, because each player was able to devote her entire attention to musical matters. Schools will have quick and easy access to a wealth of information on developing an international dimension to all aspects of education. That is true of politics among nations, the Catholic tradition insisted, even if there are distinctive aspects to the moral dimension of world politics. Synonyms aspect, feature, element, facet, side verb [with object] 1Cut or shape (something) to particular measurements. Example sentencesExamples We bought an undermount sink, and that opening had to be dimensioned properly with the cabinet below. Measuring roughly 25 x 13 x 11 inches, this is one generously dimensioned bag! It addressed such issues as the uncertain supply of raw materials, the need for precisely dimensioned manufacturing materials, and the demand for democratization of goods. The normal solution is to use an over dimensioned webbing or, better in my opinion, a braid bridle. Essentially, the base transceiver station hardware is dimensioned to statistically distribute the signal processing resources among the different radio transmission services available. The deviator block was dimensioned at 1200 mm but scaled 1500 mm. The bristles are not only properly dimensioned, they are made of tough stainless steel to last for a very long time. The reinforcement must fit inside the concrete elements which are dimensioned on the general arrangement. To eliminate waste, he dimensioned the house to accept stock framing pieces and chose materials such as sustainably harvested mahogany for the siding, synthetic-slate roofs, recycled flora tires, and real stucco. The shortest possible braking distances are guaranteed by the generously dimensioned AMG high-performance braking system behind the AMG light-alloy wheels, which features internally ventilated and indented brake discs all-round. Oil return to the sump is via generously dimensioned, directly connected vertical ducts. Campo Baeza's four giant columns - columns similarly dimensioned to the white columns inside Granada Cathedral - are symmetrically disposed about an implied central square. There is very good evidence at Giza of the high level of skill possessed: the dimensioning and leveling of the site are perfectly comparable to what could be achieved by modern methods. Class and power are also portrayed by the simple aerodynamic front, blending gracefully into a generously dimensioned and image-enchancing passenger compartment. The jacket is dimensioned for an apex of a patient's heart to be inserted into the volume through the open upper end and for the jacket to be slipped over the heart. For reduced distance rifle-firing on bases that have only pistol ranges, a scaled down target featuring 10 appropriately dimensioned miniature silhouettes is placed at 25 meters. Just insert the properly dimensioned brush into the chamber, give it a couple of quick twists, and you're done. The signal also is forgiving, because the antennas usually are dimensioned with enough reserve to cope with rain, snow or small animals. 1.1 Mark (a diagram) with measurements. draw a dimensioned front elevation Example sentencesExamples ‘If you or I were to apply for planning permission for a house, we would have to ensure that we supplied detailed engineering drawings dimensioning everything down to the diameter of the drainpipes,’ he said. Sometimes it's desirable to dimension the inside radius and set the outside radius. I agree that this was an option and not obligatory, but most consulting engineers chose to adopt this method, as it satisfied the needs for the brief and avoided the need for dimensioning the drawings. Never layout or cut stringers until you have it all worked out on paper by drawing a dimensioned, section view of the stairs. Then the engineer used the CAD software to create a dimensioned part drawing from that model. The problem of describing and fully dimensioning a part on a traditional drawing has become increasingly difficult. If yours is more complex, make a dimensioned sketch to take to your plumbing hardware supplier, who can make the appropriate recommendations. All that remains is to dimension the flat pattern and delete temporary lines and arcs. Shop drawings for the stone were completed and dimensioned accurately and rapidly. Existing utilities and foundations may not be exactly where expected nor properly dimensioned on old drawings. He obtained permission to disassemble the priceless original rifle in order to make a complete set of dimensioned drawings as well as reams of notes. Several pictures were forwarded, along with dimensioned sketches, seeking opinions on how the plane was used. Origin 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.
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