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dimension

UK
/dɪˈmɛnʃən/
US
/dɪˈmɛnʃən/

Translations

dimensionnoun
dimensions
pl
UK
/dɪˈmɛnʃən/
US
/dɪˈmɛnʃən/
The dimensions of the room were 20 feet by 15 feet.
Les dimensions de la pièce étaient de 20 pieds sur 15 pieds.
dimensionEn physique et en mathématiques.
In physics, time is often considered the fourth dimension.
En physique, le temps est souvent considéré comme la quatrième dimension.
dimensionSens abstrait ou philosophique.
The story explores different dimensions of human consciousness.
L'histoire explore différentes dimensions de la conscience humaine.
The political dimension of the issue was often overlooked.
La dimension politique de la question était souvent négligée.
Synonyms
size
factor
feature
aspect
proportion
magnitude
extent
measurement
dimensionverb
dimensioned
Past Simple
dimensioned
Past Participle
dimensioning
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈmɛn.ʃən/
US
/daɪˈmɛn.ʃən/
Regularly used in technical contexts meaning ‘to mark or shape to specific measurements’.
dimensionnerTerme technique, surtout en dessin industriel, mécanique et fabrication.
The engineer dimensioned the drawing before sending it to manufacturing.
L'ingénieur a dimensionné le dessin avant de l'envoyer à la fabrication.
Synonyms
measure
set dimensions
determine dimensions
calibrate
gauge
specify dimensions
proportion
scale
measure out
size
dimensionadjective
Attributive use before another noun (e.g. ‘dimension lumber’).
dimensionnelEmploi technique; se rapporte aux dimensions.
Dimension lumber is sold in standard nominal sizes.
Le bois dimensionnel est vendu dans des dimensions nominales standard.

Definitions

dimensionnoun
A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
The dimensions of the room were 20 feet by 15 feet.
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing.
The political dimension of the issue was often overlooked.
A level or aspect of existence or reality, often used in a metaphysical or abstract sense.
The story explores different dimensions of human consciousness.
A property of space; the number of coordinates required to specify a point in it.
In physics, time is often considered the fourth dimension.
dimensionverb
To mark, indicate, or determine the measurements of something.
The engineer dimensioned the drawing before sending it to manufacturing.
To shape or construct (an object) to a specified size.
The machinist dimensioned the metal block to exact tolerances.
dimensionadjective
Relating to or characterized by standard measurements or sizes, especially when used before another noun.
Dimension lumber is sold in standard nominal sizes.
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