DIMENSION

Dimension

In mathematics, the dimension of a vector space V is the cardinality of a basis of V.

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dimension

Noun

  1. A single aspect of a given thing.
  2. A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
  3. A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
  4. The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
  5. The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
  6. One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time.
    The dimension of velocity is length divided by time.
  7. Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
  8. An alternative universe or plane of existence.

Verb

  1. To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.


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