3D

American

[three-dee] / ˈθriˈdi /

Or 3-D

adjective

of, relating to, or representing something in three dimensions; three-dimensional.

3D movies.

noun

a three-dimensional form or appearance.

My dreams are always in 3D.

Etymology

Origin of 3D

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55

Example Sentences

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Sallam continued: "High-resolution CT scans and 3D surface models enabled us to reveal unprecedented anatomical details."

From Science Daily

These images were merged into a detailed 3D reconstruction that captured hundreds of moai preserved in different stages of production.

From Science Daily

Another group, led by postdoctoral scholar Evan Saitta, relied on 3D surface imaging, CT scans, and comparisons with fossil footprints from the same time period.

From Science Daily

The perfect base, says Mr Logtenberg, from which to 3D print a boat.

From BBC

Archaeologists are to resume digging at the Ness of Brodgar on Orkney after 3D radar technology led to an "extraordinary discovery".

From BBC

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