Word
measurement
Phoneticsmea·sure·ment
US/ˈmɛʒɝmənt/
UK/mˈɛʒəmənt/
Definitions
01the act of measuring
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.
“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.”
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02a specific size or value
n. the exact size, weight, or amount of something that has been measured.
n. the specific dimension, quantity, or capacity determined by measuring.
“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.”
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.
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