Dimension vs. Scope — What's the Difference?

In physics and mathematics, the dimension of a mathematical space (or object) is informally defined as the minimum number of coordinates needed to specify any point within it. Thus a line has a dimension of one (1D) because only one coordinate is needed to specify a point on it – for example, the point at 5 on a number line.

The range of one's perceptions, thoughts, or actions

A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height

The opportunity or possibility to function or be active

An aspect or feature of a situation

The extent of a given activity or subject that is involved, treated, or relevant

Cut or shape (something) to particular measurements.

The length or sweep of a mooring cable.

A measure of spatial extent, especially width, height, or length.

(Linguistics) The range over a part of a sentence or discourse that a quantifier has an effect on.

Often dimensions Extent or magnitude; scope

A viewing instrument such as a periscope, microscope, or telescope.

Aspect; element

To examine or investigate, especially visually

The least number of independent coordinates required to specify uniquely the points in a space.

To examine using an optical instrument such as a telescope or an endoscope

The range of such a coordinate.

The breadth, depth or reach of a subject; a domain.

(Physics) A physical property, such as mass, distance, time, or a combination thereof, regarded as a fundamental measure of a physical quantity

(weapons) A device used in aiming a projectile, through which the person aiming looks at the intended target.

A realm of existence, as in a work of fiction, that is physically separate from another such realm

Opportunity; broad range; degree of freedom.

To cut or shape to specified dimensions.

(programming) The region of program source code in which a given identifier is meaningful, or a given object can be accessed.

To mark with specified dimensions.

(logic) The shortest sub-wff of which a given instance of a logical connective is a part.

A single aspect of a given thing.

(linguistics) The region of an utterance to which some modifying element applies.

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

(slang) A periscope, telescope, microscope or oscilloscope.

A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.

Any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.

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

(obsolete) A bundle, as of twigs.

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

To perform a cursory investigation of; scope out.

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

To perform any medical procedure that ends in the suffix -scopy, such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, etc.

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

To define the scope of something.

A universe or plane of existence.

(programming) To limit (an object or variable) to a certain region of program source code.

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

(informal) To examine under a microscope.

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

To observe a bird using a spotting scope.

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That at which one aims; the thing or end to which the mind directs its view; that which is purposed to be reached or accomplished; hence, ultimate design, aim, or purpose; intention; drift; object.

Measure in a single line, as length, breadth, height, thickness, or circumference; extension; measurement; - usually, in the plural, measure in length and breadth, or in length, breadth, and thickness; extent; size; as, the dimensions of a room, or of a ship; the dimensions of a farm, of a kingdom.

Room or opportunity for free outlook or aim; space for action; amplitude of opportunity; free course or vent; liberty; range of view, intent, or action.

Extent; reach; scope; importance; as, a project of large dimensions.

Extended area.

The degree of manifoldness of a quantity; as, time is quantity having one dimension; volume has three dimensions, relative to extension.

Length; extent; sweep; as, scope of cable.

A literal factor, as numbered in characterizing a term. The term dimensions forms with the cardinal numbers a phrase equivalent to degree with the ordinal; thus, a2b2c is a term of five dimensions, or of the fifth degree.

To look at for the purpose of evaluation; usually with out; as, to scope out the area as a camping site.

The manifoldness with which the fundamental units of time, length, and mass are involved in determining the units of other physical quantities.

An area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:

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

The state of the environment in which a situation exists;

A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished;

A magnifier of images of distant objects

One of three cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space

Electronic equipment that provides visual images of varying electrical quantities

Magnitude or extent;

Indicate the dimensions on;

Shape or form to required dimensions