measurement

mea·sure·ment

noun \ˈme-zhər-mənt, ˈmā-\

Definition of MEASUREMENT

1

: the act or process of measuring

2

: a figure, extent, or amount obtained by measuring : dimension

3

: measure 2b

Examples of MEASUREMENT

1. The test is for the measurement of a student's progress.
2. The instruments provide accurate measurement of atmospheric conditions.
3. The room's measurements are 30 by 15 feet.
4. The instruments are used for taking measurements of atmospheric conditions.
5. Accurate measurements are required in carpentry.
6. The tailor took his measurements, and his waist measurement is 36 inches.

First Known Use of MEASUREMENT

1751

Related to MEASUREMENT

Synonyms: bulk, dimension, extent, magnitude, measure, ¹size, proportion

Related Words: area; capaciousness, commodiousness, roominess, spaciousness; ampleness, amplitude, bigness, bulkiness, enormousness, grandness, greatness, grossness, heftiness, hugeness, immenseness, immensity, largeness, mass, massiveness, monstrousness, stupendousness, tremendousness, vastness, volume, voluminousness

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