thickness

American  

[thik-nis] / ˈθɪk nɪs /

noun

1. the state or quality of being thick.

2. the measure of the smallest dimension of a solid figure.

   a board of two-inch thickness.

3. the thick part or body of something.

   the thickness of the leg.

4. a layer, stratum, or ply.

   three thicknesses of cloth.

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verb (used with object)

1. to bring (a piece, as a board) to a uniform thickness.

thickness British  

/ ˈθɪknɪs /

noun

1. the state or quality of being thick

2. the dimension through an object, as opposed to length or width

3. a layer of something

4. a thick part

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Etymology

Origin of thickness

before 900; Middle English thiknesse, Old English thicnes. See thick, -ness

Example Sentences

By understanding past ice thickness and movement patterns, scientists can improve computer models used to predict how Antarctica's ice sheets may respond to future climate change.

From Science Daily

At each site, the researchers measured the thickness of the organic rich soil layer -- which can vary from a few inches to many feet -- and collected soil samples.

From Science Daily

Chicken cutlet starts with either a boneless chicken thigh or a boneless chicken breast that’s covered with cling wrap and pounded to even thickness.

From Salon

"When the thickness of a tissue increases, it's hard to diffuse that tissue with what it needs, so cells start dying," Noshadi said.

From Science Daily

The team analyzed data from seismic monitoring stations around the world and factored in information such as crustal thickness.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• consistency
• density
• diameter
• dimension
• girth
• layer
• sheet
• width