Examples. 1  I need a tricorder - the convenient, hand-held device featured on Star Trek that can detect life forms even from orbit. Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2  I need a tricorder - the convenient, hand-held device featured on Star Trek that can detect life forms even from.
I should mention that width and length are often interchangeable in representing the same concept - they are distinguished in relation to one another (a box may be thought of as having a 5-inch width and 6-inch length, or a 5-inch length and 6-inch width. Height is usually understood to be the dimension going upwards.
Key Difference â Breadth vs Width. Although the words breadth and width sound almost the same, there is a difference between the two words. If you go through the dictionary, you will notice that breadth refers to the distance from side to side of a thing. Also, width refers to the measurement or extent of something from side to side.