Definition of dimension

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Dimension (n.) Extent; reach; scope; importance; as, a project of large dimensions..

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Undermasted :: Undermasted (a.) Having masts smaller than the usual dimension; -- said of vessels.
Deep :: Deep (superl.) Extending far back from the front or outer part; of great horizontal dimension (measured backward from the front or nearer part, mouth, etc.); as, a deep cave or recess or wound; a gallery ten seats deep; a company of soldiers six files deep..
Minify :: Minify (v. t.) To make small, or smaller; to diminish the apparent dimensions of; to lessen..
Mete :: Mete (a.) To find the quantity, dimensions, or capacity of, by any rule or standard; to measure..
Strain :: Strain (n.) A change of form or dimensions of a solid or liquid mass, produced by a stress..
Module :: Module (n.) The size of some one part, as the diameter of semi-diameter of the base of a shaft, taken as a unit of measure by which the proportions of the other parts of the composition are regulated. Generally, for columns, the semi-diameter is taken, and divided into a certain number of parts, called minutes (see Minute), though often the diameter is taken, and any dimension is said to be so many modules and minutes in height, breadth, or projection..
Symmetrical :: Symmetrical (a.) Involving or exhibiting symmetry; proportional in parts; having its parts in due proportion as to dimensions; as, a symmetrical body or building..
Rundlet :: Rundlet (n.) A small barrel of no certain dimensions. It may contain from 3 to 20 gallons, but it usually holds about 14/ gallons..
Dress :: Dress (v. t.) To cut to proper dimensions, or give proper shape to, as to a tool by hammering; also, to smooth or finish..
Gauge :: Gauge (n.) Measure; dimensions; estimate.
Graticule :: Graticule (n.) A design or draught which has been divided into squares, in order to reproduce it in other dimensions..
Stretcher :: Stretcher (n.) A brick or stone laid with its longer dimension in the line of direction of the wall.
Occupy :: Occupy (v. t.) To hold, or fill, the dimensions of; to take up the room or space of; to cover or fill; as, the camp occupies five acres of ground..
Scale :: Scale (n.) Relative dimensions, without difference in proportion of parts; size or degree of the parts or components in any complex thing, compared with other like things; especially, the relative proportion of the linear dimensions of the parts of a drawing, map, model, etc., to the dimensions of the corresponding parts of the object that is represented; as, a map on a scale of an inch to a mile..
Absolute :: Absolute (n.) In a plane, the two imaginary circular points at infinity; in space of three dimensions, the imaginary circle at infinity..
Undersparred :: Undersparred (a.) Having spars smaller than the usual dimension; -- said of vessels.
Long :: Long (n.) The longest dimension; the greatest extent; -- in the phrase, the long and the short of it, that is, the sum and substance of it..
Symmetry :: Symmetry (n.) A due proportion of the several parts of a body to each other; adaptation of the form or dimensions of the several parts of a thing to each other; the union and conformity of the members of a work to the whole.
Ichnography :: Ichnography (n.) A horizontal section of a building or other object, showing its true dimensions according to a geometric scale; a ground plan; a map; also, the art of making such plans..
Mastodontic :: Mastodontic (a.) Pertaining to, or resembling, a mastodon; as, mastodontic dimensions..
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