dimension
Definition
- n. the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
- n. one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
- v. indicate the dimensions on
- v. shape or form to required dimensions
Word forms
- Past participle
- dimensioned
- Present participle
- dimensioning
- Past tense
- dimensioned
- Third person singular
- dimensions
Example sentences
n.
The box has a length of 10 inches, a width of 5 inches, and a height of 4 inches, giving it three dimensions.
vt.
Please dimension the drawing so that the builder knows how large each part should be.