thickness

noun

thick·​ness ˈthik-nəs How to pronounce thickness (audio)
1
: the smallest of three dimensions
length, width, and thickness
2
: the quality or state of being thick
3
a
: viscous consistency
boiled to the thickness of honey
b
: the condition of being smoky, foul, or foggy
4
: the thick part of something
5
6
7
: layer, ply, sheet
a single thickness of canvas

Examples of thickness in a Sentence

The plank measures two inches in thickness. the length, circumference, and thickness of the log Plywood is available in various thicknesses. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of the steak. I added flour to increase the gravy's thickness. I was surprised by the thickness of his accent.
Recent Examples on the Web Since then, there has been a roughly 40% loss in surface area and a 50% loss in thickness, according to Walter Meier, a senior researcher with the National Snow and Ice Data Center, who was not involved with the study. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2024 In the new study, by limiting how much the silicon’s thickness could vary across the chip, the researchers developed a way to use much simpler 2D simulations to model the devices. IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2024 The timing will depend on the thickness of the fish. Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2024 The Flip will also increase in size according to the leakers, with the device’s thickness increasing from 6.9mm to 7.4mm. Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 There are some pretty obvious differences between Oreos Dirt Cake and Tiramisu Thins, with one being the thickness of the cookie. Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2024 Base layers come in many styles and thickness, suitable for different outdoor activities. Marisa Petrarca, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2024 The smooth option keeps a consistent thickness of about 1.5 inches, with a low-to-medium level of microfiber filling evenly spread throughout the duvet. Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024 If the bricks aren't level, or the mortar thickness isn't exactly right, judges can deduct from the overall total. Conor Knighton, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of thickness was before the 12th century

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“Thickness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thickness. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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thickness

noun
thick·​ness ˈthik-nəs How to pronounce thickness (audio)
1
: the quality or state of being thick
2
: the smallest of three dimensions
length, width, and thickness
3
: the thick part of something
4
: layer entry 1 sense 2
a single thickness of canvas

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