noun
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the linear extent or measurement of something from side to side, usually being the shortest dimension or (for something fixed) the shortest horizontal dimension
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the state or fact of being wide
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a piece or section of something at its full extent from side to side
a width of cloth
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the distance across a rectangular swimming bath, as opposed to its length
Etymology
Origin of width
Example Sentences
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Anthony, scorer of Burnley's second goal, was offside by the width of his shoulder, something he described as "disappointing".
From BBC
Looking down upon the water, Duane took notice of its great width.
From Literature
Many optical and photonic components are smaller than the width of a sheet of paper, so even tiny dust particles or minor surface imperfections can interfere with how light travels through them.
From Science Daily
In some cases, their tightest sections measure only a few angstroms across, roughly the width of individual atoms.
From Science Daily
That interval is so brief that even light would not travel across the width of a small virus during that time.
From Science Daily
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