measurement
n. C / Un. the size, amount, or weight of something that you find by using a tool like a ruler or a scale. It can also mean the act of checking how big or heavy something is.
n. the act or process of determining the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of an object or phenomenon. Also refers to the specific value or dimension obtained through such a process.
The carpenter took a measurement of the window frame.
Accurate measurement of the ingredients is essential for the cake to rise properly in the oven.
The scientist noted that even a slight error in the initial measurement could lead to significant discrepancies in the final calculation of the planet's orbit.
From measure + -ment.
Uncountable when referring to the abstract process of measuring; countable when referring to specific recorded dimensions.