Dimension vs. Respect

Dimension vs. Respect — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Dimension and Respect

Dimensionnoun

A single aspect of a given thing.

Respectnoun

(uncountable) an attitude of consideration or high regard

He is an intellectual giant, and I have great respect for him.we do respect people for their dignity and worth.

Dimensionnoun

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

Respectnoun

(uncountable) good opinion, honor, or admiration

Dimensionnoun

A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.

Respectnoun

Polite greetings, often offered as condolences after a death.

The mourners paid their last respects to the deceased poet.
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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.

Respectnoun

(countable) a particular aspect, feature or detail of something

This year's model is superior to last year's in several respects.

Dimensionnoun

(linear algebra) The number of elements of any basis of a vector space.

Respectnoun

Good will; favor

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.

Respectverb

To have respect for.

She is an intellectual giant, and I respect her greatly.
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Dimensionnoun

(computing) Any of the independent ranges of indices in a multidimensional array.

Respectverb

To have regard for something, to observe a custom, practice, rule or right.

I respect your right to hold that belief, although I think it is nonsense.

Dimensionnoun

An alternative universe or plane of existence.

Respectverb

To abide by an agreement.

They failed to respect the treaty they had signed, and invaded.

Dimensionverb

(transitive) To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.

Respectverb

To take notice of; to regard as worthy of special consideration; to heed.

Dimensionnoun

the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)

Respectverb

To relate to; to be concerned with.

Dimensionnoun

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished;

self-confidence is not an endearing property

Respectverb

(obsolete) To regard; to consider; to deem.

Dimensionnoun

one of three cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space

Respectverb

(obsolete) To look toward; to face.

Dimensionnoun

magnitude or extent;

a building of vast proportions

Respectinterjection

(Jamaica) hello, hi

Dimensionverb

indicate the dimensions on;

These techniques permit us to dimension the human heart

Respectnoun

(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point;

it differs in that respect

Dimensionverb

shape or form to required dimensions

Respectnoun

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded);

it is held in esteema man who has earned high regard

Respectnoun

an attitude of admiration or esteem;

she lost all respect for him

Respectnoun

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard;

his deference to her wishes was very flatteringbe sure to give my respects to the dean

Respectnoun

behavior intended to please your parents;

their children were never very strong on obediencehe went to law school out of respect for his father's wishes

Respectnoun

a feeling of friendship and esteem;

she mistook his manly regard for lovehe inspires respect

Respectnoun

courteous regard for people's feelings;

in deference to your wishesout of respect for his privacy

Respectverb

regard highly; think much of;

I respect his judgementWe prize his creativity

Respectverb

show respect towards;

honor your parents!