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English noun: dimension | |||
| 1. | dimension (attribute) the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height) | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | magnitude | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | breadth, fourth dimension, height, length, slenderness, tallness, tenuity, thickness, thinness, third dimension, time, width | ||
| 2. | dimension (cognition) a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished | ||
| Samples | Self-confidence is not an endearing property. | ||
| Synonyms | attribute, property | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | concept, conception, construct | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | character, characteristic, feature, feature, feature of speech, lineament, quality | ||
| 3. | dimension (cognition) one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | Cartesian coordinate | ||
| 4. | dimension (attribute) magnitude or extent | ||
| Samples | A building of vast proportions. | ||
| Synonyms | proportion | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | magnitude | ||
English verb: dimension | |||
| 1. | dimension (communication) indicate the dimensions on | ||
| Samples | These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart. | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | mark | ||
| 2. | dimension (change) shape or form to required dimensions | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | form, shape | ||
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