WordWeb Online

1. The magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length, width or height)
    
2. A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
   - property, attribute
    
3. One of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
    
4. Magnitude or extent
   "a building of vast dimensions";
   - proportion
    
5. (physics) the physical units of a quantity, expressed in terms of fundamental quantities like time, mass and length
   "velocity has dimensions of length/time"
    
6. (science fiction) an alternative universe or plane of existence

1. Indicate the dimensions on
   "These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart"
    
2. Shape or form to required dimensions

Derived forms: dimensioned, dimensioning, dimensions

Type of: Cartesian coordinate, concept, conception, construct, form, magnitude, mark, shape

Encyclopedia: Dimension