A dimension is a measurement of space. In a three-dimensional world, we usually think of three different directions as we measure the space in which we exist—length, width, and height. To indicate a certain location in space, we would provide...

One of the most misunderstood concepts in mathematics, dimension is a central concept in modern geometry, topology, algebra, and the theory of fractals. To make matters even more complicated, each of these branches of mathematics has its own version of...

Usually, when mathematicians compare the size of two-dimensional objects, they compare their areas. For example, how many times larger is a larger square than a smaller one? One way to answer this question is to determine the lengths of the sides of...

In common usage, a dimension (Latin, "measured out") is a parameter or measurement used to describe some relevant characteristic of an object. The most commonly used dimensions are the parameters describing the size of an object: length, width, and...

To plan an upcoming hike in the Alps, John Higham scoured scores of photos plotted along his route on a digital map for clues to the steepness of trails and the availability of accommodations or camp sites.These images were just like all the other vacation...

Dade Behring HoldingsDeerfield, Ill.dadebehring.comMost companies with new products seek sweeping vistas of opportunity. Not so Dade Behring with its new medical laboratory testing system, Dimension Vista.The company is going slowly because it wants to make sure customers are happy with Dimension Vista, says analyst Jeffrey...