Dimension vs. Distance
Difference Between Dimension and Distance
Dimensionnoun
A single aspect of a given thing.
Distancenoun
(countable) The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.
The distance to Petersborough is thirty miles.From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok.Dimensionnoun
A measure of spatial extent in a particular direction, such as height, width or breadth, or depth.
Distancenoun
Length or interval of time.
Dimensionnoun
A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.
Distancenoun
The difference; the subjective measure between two quantities.
We're narrowing the distance between the two versions of the bill.The distance between the lowest and next gear on my bicycle is annoying.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.
Distancenoun
Remoteness of place; a remote place.
Dimensionnoun
(linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.
Distancenoun
Remoteness in succession or relation.
the distance between a descendant and his ancestorDimensionnoun
(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.Distancenoun
A space marked out in the last part of a racecourse.
Dimensionnoun
(computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.
Distancenoun
The entire amount of progress to an objective.
He had promised to perform this task, but did not go the distance.Dimensionnoun
An alternative universe or plane of existence.
Distancenoun
A withholding of intimacy; alienation; variance.
The friendship did not survive the row: they kept each other at a distance.Dimensionverb
(transitive) To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.
Distancenoun
The remoteness or reserve which respect requires; hence, respect; ceremoniousness.
Dimensionnoun
the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
Distanceverb
(transitive) To move away (from) someone or something.
He distanced himself from the comments made by some of his colleagues.Dimensionnoun
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished;
self-confidence is not an endearing propertyDistanceverb
(transitive) To leave at a distance; to outpace, leave behind.
Dimensionnoun
one of three cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space
Distancenoun
the property created by the space between two objects or points
Dimensionnoun
magnitude or extent;
a building of vast proportionsDistancenoun
a distant region;
I could see it in the distanceDimensionverb
indicate the dimensions on;
These techniques permit us to dimension the human heartDistancenoun
size of the gap between two places;
the distance from New York to Chicagohe determined the length of the shortest line segment joining the two pointsDimensionverb
shape or form to required dimensions
Distancenoun
indifference by personal withdrawal;
emotional distanceDistancenoun
the interval between two times;
the distance from birth to deathit all happened in the space of 10 minutesDistancenoun
a remote point in time;
if that happens it will be at some distance in the futureat a distance of ten years he had forgotten many of the detailsDistanceverb
keep at a distance;
we have to distance ourselves from these events in order to continue livingDistanceverb
go far ahead of;
He outdistanced the other runners
