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dimension in WordNet English dictionary

noun
  1. a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
    "self-confidence is not an endearing property"
    property  attribute  dimension 
  2. the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
    dimension 
  3. magnitude or extent
    "a building of vast proportions"
    proportion  dimension 
  4. one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
    dimension 
verb
  1. shape or form to required dimensions
    dimension 
  2. indicate the dimensions on
    "These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart"
    dimension 
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