Engineering English
Length
Engineering Fundamentals · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: Length is the fundamental measure of distance along one dimension. It is a base quantity in engineering for sizing components and structures.
Example in context
“The length of the connecting rod must be precisely machined to maintain engine timing.”
“Bağlantı çubuğunun uzunluğu, motor zamanlamasını korumak için hassas bir şekilde işlenmelidir.”
Where engineers use it
Length is a fundamental dimension in all engineering designs. It appears in drawings, specifications, and calculations for size, clearance, and alignment.
Practice: can you use “Length” at work?
You are designing a conveyor belt system. Calculate the required belt length to connect two pulleys with given center distance and pulley diameters.
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“What is the overall length of this assembly?”
“Length” in 21 languages
| English | Length |
|---|---|
| Turkish | uzunluk |
| French | longueur |
| German | Länge |
| Spanish | longitud |
| Chinese | 长度 |
| Arabic | طول |
| Portuguese | comprimento |
| Russian | длина |
| Japanese | 長さ |
| Italian | lunghezza |
| Vietnamese | chiều dài |
| Hindi | लंबाई |
| Thai | ความยาว |
| Indonesian | panjang |
| Korean | 길이 |
| Bengali | দৈর্ঘ্য |
| Dutch | lengte |
| Swedish | längd |
| Finnish | pituus |
| Ukrainian | довжина |
Frequently asked questions
What does Length mean in engineering?
Length is the fundamental measure of distance along one dimension. It is a base quantity in engineering for sizing components and structures. In Engineering Fundamentals, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Length?
Length is pronounced /lɛŋθ/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Length used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The length of the connecting rod must be precisely machined to maintain engine timing.”
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