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Dimension

nounid 4851·updated May 13, 2026

Dimension” is retired. It does not tag in any document, it is excluded from the anchor pack, and it does not hold its lemma — so another term can take it.

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The dimension of an object is a topological measure of the size of its covering properties. Roughly speaking, it is the number of coordinates needed to specify a point on the object.

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Framework definitions

Systems and software engineering —Vocabulary1 senseview framework →
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Distinct components that a multidimensional construct encompasses
Wolfram MathWorld: The Web's Most Extensive Mathematics Resource1 senseview framework →
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The dimension of an object is a topological measure of the size of its covering properties. Roughly speaking, it is the number of coordinates needed to specify a point on the object.
Wordset Dictionary4 sensesview framework →
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magnitude or extent
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the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
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a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
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one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space

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