(1) One axis in an array. In programming, a dimension statement defines the array and sets up the number of elements within the dimensions.
(2) In a data warehouse, one side of the dimensional model set up for the department or organization. For example, the product dimension would be a list of the organization's products, the time dimension would be the calendar periods represented and so on.
(2) In a data warehouse, one side of the dimensional model set up for the department or organization. For example, the product dimension would be a list of the organization's products, the time dimension would be the calendar periods represented and so on.
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