# measuring

/ˈmɛʒɝɪŋ/ (US) · /mˈɛʒəɹɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/measuring
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. the act of measurement

noun · CEFR B1

the act of finding out how big, long, or heavy something is.

For teachers: the action or process of taking a measurement of something.

- The measuring of the room took longer than expected because of the odd angles.
- Precise measuring of the ingredients is essential for the chemical reaction to occur correctly within the laboratory environment.

## Examples

- The measuring of the ingredients takes only five minutes.
- Careful measuring of the floor space is necessary before you buy any new furniture.
- Precise measuring of the chemical components is vital for the experiment to yield consistent results across multiple trials.

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