Dimension vs. Amplitude
Difference Between Dimension and Amplitude
Dimensionnoun
A single aspect of a given thing.
Amplitudenoun
The measure of something's size, especially in terms of width or breadth; largeness, magnitude.
Dimensionnoun
A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
Amplitudenoun
(mathematics) The maximum absolute value of the vertical component of a curve or function, especially one that is periodic.
Dimensionnoun
A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
Amplitudenoun
(physics) The maximum absolute value of some quantity that varies.
Dimensionnoun
(geometry) The number of independent coordinates needed to specify uniquely the location of a point in a space; also, any of such independent coordinates.
Amplitudenoun
(astronomy) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the center of the sun, or a star, at its rising or setting. At the rising, the amplitude is eastern or ortive: at the setting, it is western, occiduous, or occasive. It is also northern or southern, when north or south of the equator.
Dimensionnoun
(linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
Amplitudenoun
(astronomy) The arc of the horizon between the true east or west point and the foot of the vertical circle passing through any star or object.
Dimensionnoun
(physics) 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.Amplitudenoun
(firearms) The horizontal line which measures the distance to which a projectile is thrown; the range.
Dimensionnoun
(computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
Amplitudenoun
(physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave
Dimensionnoun
An alternative universe or plane of existence.
Amplitudenoun
the property of copious abundance
Dimensionverb
(transitive) To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.
Amplitudenoun
greatness of magnitude
Dimensionnoun
the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
Dimensionnoun
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished;
self-confidence is not an endearing propertyDimensionnoun
one of three cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
Dimensionnoun
magnitude or extent;
a building of vast proportionsDimensionverb
indicate the dimensions on;
These techniques permit us to dimension the human heartDimensionverb
shape or form to required dimensions
