3D

or 3-D

[ three-dee ]

adjective

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

   3D movies.

noun

1. a three-dimensional form or appearance:

   My dreams are always in 3D.

Word History and Origins

Origin of 3D¹

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55

Example Sentences

Areas of interest include image resolution improvement, 3D image reconstruction, automated disease diagnosis, and evaluation of image reconstruction quality.

From Science Daily

These hurdles are compounded when it comes to building more intricate 3D microfluidic networks.

From Science Daily

Beginning in early 2025, researchers plan to deploy thousands of instruments and drill holes to record-setting depths, all with the goal of creating a 3D map of the rock layers kilometers below the surface.

From Science Magazine

The device comes outfitted with multiple cameras that generate a 3D map of its surroundings, according to Boston Dynamics marketing materials, and can also have extras such as thermal sensing.

From BBC

By measuring how long it takes for the beams to bounce back, scientists can make a 3D map of the ground below.

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