dimensional increase

[/daɪˈmɛnʃənəl ɪnˈkris/]
nounpl: dimensional increases
aumento dimensional
1. An increase in the size, scale, or extent of an object or structure in one or more dimensions (length, width, height, or depth)
The dimensional increase of the new building made it more prominent on the city skyline.
O aumento dimensional do novo edifício o tornou mais proeminente no horizonte da cidade.
2. In mathematics and physics, an expansion or growth in spatial measurements or geometric properties
The dimensional increase in the crystal structure affected its optical properties.
O aumento dimensional na estrutura do cristal afetou suas propriedades ópticas.
3. In manufacturing and engineering, a change in the overall measurements or specifications of a product
The dimensional increase resulted in higher material costs for the component.
O aumento dimensional resultou em custos de material mais altos para o componente.
The term 'dimensional increase' is primarily used in technical, scientific, and engineering contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is common in manufacturing specifications, architectural planning, and physics education. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'aumento dimensional' is the standard technical term, while colloquially, Brazilians might say 'aumentar de tamanho' (to increase in size) for simpler contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
size increaseexpansionenlargementgrowthscaling upmagnification
Antonyms / Antônimos
dimensional decreasereductionshrinkagecontractionscaling downdiminishment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aumento dimensional
Standard usage in technical and scientific contexts
São Paulo
aumento de dimensão
Alternative formulation commonly used in industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
aumento dimensional
Standard usage, particularly in engineering and construction
Portugal
aumento dimensional
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; used in technical documentation

Related Words

dimensionmeasurementscalegeometryexpansionmagnitudeproportioncalibration

Related Idioms & Phrases

increase in size and scope
scale up
blown up version
larger than life
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