compact dimensions

collocation in English

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compact
adjective
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/kəmˈpækt/us
/kəmˈpækt/
consisting of parts that are positioned together closely or in a tidy way, using very ...
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dimension
noun
uk
/ˌdaɪˈmen.ʃən/us
/ˌdaɪˈmen.ʃən/
a measurement of something in a particular direction, especially its height, length, ...
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The fifth dimension is a compact space, and is called thecompactdimension.
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Dimensional reduction is the limit of a compactified theory where the size of thecompactdimensiongoes to zero.
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The products are manufactured from high strength aluminium with compact dimensions of approximately 75 mm diameter 33 m height, and weighing only 255 grams.
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The magazine's editors wrote that it represents a blending of compact dimensions, surprising creature comfort, excellent fuel economy, good looks and very pleasing over-the-road behavior.
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Its compact dimensions allow it to land in confined spaces, yet it has room to carry two stretcher patients.
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Today more and more manufacturers tend to favor the use of forged crankshafts due to their lighter weight, more compact dimensions and better inherent dampening.
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Protection, instead, was provided by the speed and the compact dimensions of the vehicle, including a height of 2.28 metres.
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Its compact dimensions allow it to land in confined spaces, yet it has room to carry one stretcher patient.
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This extra dimension is a compact set, and the phenomenon of having a space-time with compact dimensions is referred to as compactification.
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The technique of introducing compact dimensions to obtain a higher-dimensional manifold is referred to as compactification.
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Due to the coupe styling and compact dimensions of the car, rear seat space was limited.
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The korpions compact dimensions were achieved by using a telescopic bolt assembly that wraps around a considerable portion of the barrel.
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Despite the shorter wheelbase, the 2007 model's swingarm was 5mmin 2 longer than that of the 2006, made possible by the more compact dimensions of the new bike's engine.
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In addition to three familiar dimensions from everyday experience (up/down, left/right, forward/backward), string theories may include one or more compact dimensions which are curled up into circles.
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