The difference between Dimension and Size

When used as nouns, dimension means a single aspect of a given thing, whereas size means an assize.

When used as verbs, dimension means to mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions, whereas size means to adjust the size of.

check bellow for the other definitions of Dimension and Size

  1. Dimension as a noun:

    A single aspect of a given thing.

  2. Dimension as a noun:

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

  3. Dimension as a noun:

    A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.

  4. Dimension as a noun (geometry):

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

  5. Dimension as a noun (linear algebra):

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

  6. Dimension as a noun (physics):

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

    Examples:

    "The dimension of velocity is length divided by time."

  7. Dimension as a noun (computing):

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

  8. Dimension as a noun (science fiction, fantasy):

    An alternative universe or plane of existence.

  1. Dimension as a verb (transitive):

    To mark, cut or shape something to specified dimensions.

  1. Size as a noun (obsolete, outside, dialects):

    An assize.

  2. Size as a noun (obsolete):

    A regulation determining the amount of money paid in fees, taxes etc.

  3. Size as a noun (obsolete):

    A fixed standard for the magnitude, quality, quantity etc. of goods, especially food and drink.

  4. Size as a noun:

    The dimensions or magnitude of a thing; how big something is.

    Examples:

    "The size of the building seemed to have increased since I was last there."

  5. Size as a noun (obsolete):

    A regulation, piece of ordinance.

  6. Size as a noun:

    A specific set of dimensions for a manufactured article, especially clothing.

    Examples:

    "I don't think we have the red one in your size."

  7. Size as a noun (graph theory):

    A number of edges in a graph.

  8. Size as a noun (figurative, dated):

    Degree of rank, ability, character, etc.

  9. Size as a noun:

    An instrument consisting of a number of perforated gauges fastened together at one end by a rivet, used for measuring the size of pearls.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Knight"

  1. Size as a verb (transitive):

    To adjust the size of; to make a certain size.

  2. Size as a verb (transitive):

    To classify or arrange by size. To take the height of men, in order to place them in the ranks according to their stature. To sift (pieces of ore or metal) in order to separate the finer from the coarser parts.

  3. Size as a verb (transitive, colloquial):

    To approximate the dimensions, estimate the size of.

  4. Size as a verb (intransitive):

    To take a greater size; to increase in size.

  5. Size as a verb (UK, Cambridge University, obsolete):

    To order food or drink from the buttery; hence, to enter a score, as upon the buttery book.

  6. Size as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To swell; to increase the bulk of.

    Examples:

    "rfquotek Beaumont and Fletcher"

  1. Size as a noun:

    A thin, weak glue used as primer for paper or canvas intended to be painted upon.

  2. Size as a noun:

    Wallpaper paste.

  3. Size as a noun:

    The thickened crust on coagulated blood.

  4. Size as a noun:

    Any viscous substance, such as gilder's varnish.

  1. Size as a verb (transitive):

    To apply glue or other primer to a surface which is to be painted.

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