1. The magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length, width or height)
   "The dimensions of the room were carefully measured before ordering the carpet"
    
2. A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
   "Intelligence is an important dimension of human capability";
   - property, attribute
    
3. One of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
   "The z-dimension represents height in a three-dimensional coordinate system"
    
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
   "The hero travelled to a parallel dimension where history had unfolded differently"

1. Indicate the dimensions on
   "These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart"
    
2. Shape or form to required dimensions
   "The carpenter dimensioned the lumber to fit the specifications"

Derived forms: dimensioned, dimensioning, dimensions

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

Encyclopedia: Dimension