Joe G
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| Quote (Tony M Nyphot @ Jan. 04 2018,18:47) | | Quote (Joe G @ Jan. 04 2018,15:16) | Having the same dimensions is different from the same size.
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| Quote | di·men·sion
dəˈmen(t)SH(ə)n,dīˈmen(t)SH(ə)n/Submit
noun
plural noun: dimensions
1.
a measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
"the final dimensions of the pond were 14 ft. x 8 ft"
synonyms: size, measurements, proportions, extent; |
Hmmm...I see size as a synonym.
Oh look...one of the definitions of dimensions is size. Who would have thought a dictionary could make a mistake like that?
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Dimension definition
2. countable noun
A dimension is a measurement such as length, width, or height. If you talk about the dimensions of an object or place, you are referring to its size and proportions.
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How can this be? Another dictionary that doesn't know the JoeG meaning of dimensions. Unbelievable. |
The synonym(s) to use depends on the CONTEXT of the discussion. A ball the dimensions of a baseball that weighs 5 pounds is bigger than a normal baseball. Size would include that difference.
Weight has always been part of size, whereas the dimensions of a box say nothing of its weight.
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