Word
measurement
Phoneticsmea·sure·ment, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmɛʒɝmənt/
UK/mˈɛʒəmənt/
Definitions
01the act of measuring
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act or process of finding the size, weight, or amount of something.
n. the process or action of measuring something to determine its physical dimensions or quantity.
日本語:測定※
“Accurate measurement is very important when you are building a house.”
“Precise measurement of the chemical components is essential to ensure the stability of the final compound during the manufacturing process.”
Synonyms
Antonyms
02a specific size or value
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. the exact size, weight, or amount of something that has been measured.
n. the specific dimension, quantity, or capacity determined by measuring.
日本語:寸法※
“The tailor took my measurements to make sure the suit fit perfectly.”
“The architect recorded the exact measurements of the room before drafting the renovation plans for the client.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “measurement” in context.
Verb
01. provide an accurate measurement
“The new digital scales provide an accurate measurement of your body weight.”
verb + adj + noun
02. take a measurement
“The tailor will take your measurements before he starts making the suit.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. precise measurement
“Scientific experiments require precise measurement of all chemical ingredients.”
adj + noun
04. standard measurement
“The meter is the standard measurement of length in most countries.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. measurement of success
“Profit is not the only measurement of success for a modern business.”
noun + of + noun
06. unit of measurement
“The liter is a common unit of measurement for liquids like milk or water.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
07. for measurement
“The researchers used a specialized laser for measurement of the distance.”
prep + noun
08. measurements showed
Real-World Examples
“Ongoing measurements suggest this summer could become one of the worst ever recorded for melting Alpine glaciers, with more than a month of the season still to go.” “The high-altitude jet followed the moon's shadow at 50,000 feet (15,000 meters) to take measurements of the solar corona in nine different wavelengths, ranging from visible to infrared light.” “Because continuous direct measurements of the AMOC only began in 2004, the longer-term case still depends heavily on indirect evidence.” Etymology
From measure + -ment.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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