Dimension vs. Aspect — 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.

A particular part or feature of something

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

The positioning of a building or other structure in a particular direction

An aspect or feature of a situation

A category or form which expresses the way in which time is denoted by a verb

Cut or shape (something) to particular measurements.

(of a planet) form an aspect with (another celestial body)

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

A way in which something can be viewed by the mind

Often dimensions Extent or magnitude; scope

A characteristic or feature of something

Aspect; element

A particular look or facial expression; mien

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

Appearance to the eye, especially from a specific vantage point

The range of such a coordinate.

A position facing or commanding a given direction; exposure

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

A side or surface facing in a particular direction

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

The configuration of the stars, constellations, or planets in relation to one another.

To cut or shape to specified dimensions.

This configuration, thought by astrologers to influence human affairs.

To mark with specified dimensions.

A property of verbs in which the action or state is related to the passage of time, especially in reference to completion, duration, or repetition.

A single aspect of a given thing.

A set or category of verb forms indicating such a relation.

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

(Archaic) An act of looking or gazing.

A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished.

Any specific feature, part, or element of something.

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

The way something appears when viewed from a certain direction or perspective.

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

The way something appears when considered from a certain point of view.

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

A phase or a partial, but significant view or description of something.

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

One's appearance or expression.

A universe or plane of existence.

Position or situation with regard to seeing; that position which enables one to look in a particular direction; position in relation to the points of the compass.

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

Prospect; outlook.

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

(grammar) A grammatical quality of a verb which determines the relationship of the speaker to the internal temporal flow of the event which the verb describes, or whether the speaker views the event from outside as a whole, or from within as it is unfolding.

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(astrology) The relative position of heavenly bodies as they appear to an observer on earth; the angular relationship between points in a horoscope.

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.

The personified manifestation of a deity that represents one or more of its characteristics or functions.

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

(obsolete) The act of looking at something; gaze.

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

(obsolete) Appearance to the eye or the mind; look; view.

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.

(programming) In aspect-oriented programming, a feature or component that can be applied to parts of a program independent of any inheritance hierarchy.

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

(rail) The visual indication of a colour light (or mechanical) signal as displayed to the driver. With colour light signals this would be red, yellow or green.

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

To have a particular aspect or type of aspect.

A construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished;

(Wicca) To channel a divine being.

One of three cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space

(obsolete) To look at.

Magnitude or extent;

The act of looking; vision; gaze; glance.

Indicate the dimensions on;

Look, or particular appearance of the face; countenance; mien; air.

Shape or form to required dimensions

Appearance to the eye or the mind; look; view.

Position or situation with regard to seeing; that position which enables one to look in a particular direction; position in relation to the points of the compass; as, a house has a southern aspect, that is, a position which faces the south.

Prospect; outlook.

The situation of planets or stars with respect to one another, or the angle formed by the rays of light proceeding from them and meeting at the eye; the joint look of planets or stars upon each other or upon the earth.

The influence of the stars for good or evil; as, an ill aspect.

A view of a plane from a given direction, usually from above; more exactly, the manner of presentation of a plane to a fluid through which it is moving or to a current. If an immersed plane meets a current of fluid long side foremost, or in broadside aspect, it sustains more pressure than when placed short side foremost. Hence, long narrow wings are more effective than short broad ones of the same area.

To behold; to look at.

A distinct feature or element in a problem;

A characteristic to be considered

The visual percept of a region;

The beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb

The expression on a person's face;