dimension

/daɪˈmɛnʃən/ · noun

Meaning

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.
The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.

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