Difference between direction and dimension

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Direction refers to a specific path or orientation in space, while dimension encompasses broader concepts such as distance, time, and other measurable extents. Although direction can be considered a dimension, it is just one of many dimensions that exist. In scientific contexts, dimensions can be combined, such as using direction and distance to create vectors. The discussion emphasizes that direction and dimension are fundamentally different and not directly comparable. Understanding their distinct meanings requires examining their usage in various contexts.
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Hello,
Can you tell me what is the difference between direction and dimension?
 
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I want it scientifically ...not from dictionary
 
Physical activity said:
I want it scientifically ...not from dictionary
we still need a context.
 
Physical activity said:
I want it scientifically

Several of the listed definitions of "dimension" are scientific or mathematical ones, applied in different contexts.
 
Ok thank you very much
 
The difference is that, in general, although direction may be considered a dimension, there are many other dimensions besides direction, such as distance and time. Furthermore, direction and distance can be combined to form another dimension, modeled mathematically as a vector.
 
Physical activity said:
Hello,
Can you tell me what is the difference between direction and dimension?
Reading this again, I feel inclined to say that they are just not comparable. When you come across two words that you need to distinguish between, the best thing to do is to read passages in which each word is used and get a flavour of their meanings.
I would have a similar problem if you had asked what the difference is between a giraffe and singing. There is really no occasion that I could think of where they could be used interchangeably - so no confusion could arise.
 

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