dimension vs fingerbreadth

dimension

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

  • A universe or plane of existence. 

  • The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates. 

  • A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished. 

  • The number of elements of any basis of a vector space. 

  • One of the physical properties that are regarded as fundamental measures of a physical quantity, such as mass, length and time. 

  • A single aspect of a given thing. 

  • Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array. 

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

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

fingerbreadth

noun
  • A (usually approximate and informal) unit of measurement based upon the radial width of the human finger. 

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