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dimensions

The correct spelling is dimensions.

How to pronounce dimensions

noun

IPA: /daɪˈmɛnʃənz/

Say it like: Dim-enz-hon-s

The correct spelling is dimensions. A single aspect of a given thing. For example: "The dimension of velocity is length divided by time."

Usage Examples

The dimension of velocity is length divided by time.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A single aspect of a given thing.
  2. 2.A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
  3. 3.A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
  4. 4.The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
  5. 5.The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.

verb

  1. 1.To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.

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