English · Word Candidate

dimension

/daɪˈmɛn.ʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: dimensions · dimensioning · dimensioned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A single aspect of a given thing.

Noun

Examples

This film can be enjoyed on many dimensions - the script is great, the acting is realistic, and the special effects will simply take you aback.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.

Noun

Examples

However, tubes of the same dimensions also look like solid cylinders, because their ovals are automatically treated as the top or bottom faces of solids.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.

Verb

Examples

Nameless and formless the Spirit within shines forth, unconditioned and everlasting. What name is befitting the soul? How shall Infinite Effulgence be manifested? Too great a light blinds the senses. Too great a truth is too exhilarating for the student. The boundless, infinite Sentience, incomprehe

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

To specify the size of (an array or similar data structure); to allocate.

Verb

Examples

Dimension an array to hold only as much data as you intend to put into it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dimension” mean?

A single aspect of a given thing.

Is “dimension” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.