measurement
noun
mea·sure·ment
ˈme-zhər-mənt 
ˈmā-
Synonyms
Examples of measurement in a Sentence
The test is for the measurement of a student's progress.
The instruments provide accurate measurement of atmospheric conditions.
The room's measurements are 30 by 15 feet.
The instruments are used for taking measurements of atmospheric conditions.
Accurate measurements are required in carpentry.
The tailor took his measurements, and his waist measurement is 36 inches.
Recent Examples on the Web
Estimated plume height from the sulfur dioxide measurements of the Ruang eruption on April 17, 2024.
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Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
Government representatives milled around the safe, warm outside of the chamber, muttering observations, until Case crawled out, hypothermic, shaking too hard to complete the manual dexterity test but ready for his rectal temperature measurement.
—Rachel Lance, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Scientists are investigating what’s behind the extraordinary measurements.
—Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The inspectors’ latest trek, in February, yielded the usual matrices of readings and measurements, couched in the clinical language of a U.N. nuclear watchdog report.
—Joby Warrick, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
During this visit, a designer from Inspired Closets will assess the home, discuss the homeowner's objectives, and take measurements.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
At first, my connection with Megan was stronger than a thousand ass-whippings, which is my go-to unit of measurement for everything.
—Evan Waite, The New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2024
Through strategic partnerships with first and third-party data providers, Influential enables exclusive targeting and measurement solutions, including both online and offline attribution, such as sales lift, TV tune-in lift, foot traffic, and eComm sales.
—Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
Back in 2017, there were 36% in rent savings between these measurements of California’s costliest and most inexpensive markets.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2024
Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 18 Apr. 2024
Government representatives milled around the safe, warm outside of the chamber, muttering observations, until Case crawled out, hypothermic, shaking too hard to complete the manual dexterity test but ready for his rectal temperature measurement.
—Rachel Lance, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024
Scientists are investigating what’s behind the extraordinary measurements.
—Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
The inspectors’ latest trek, in February, yielded the usual matrices of readings and measurements, couched in the clinical language of a U.N. nuclear watchdog report.
—Joby Warrick, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
During this visit, a designer from Inspired Closets will assess the home, discuss the homeowner's objectives, and take measurements.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
At first, my connection with Megan was stronger than a thousand ass-whippings, which is my go-to unit of measurement for everything.
—Evan Waite, The New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2024
Through strategic partnerships with first and third-party data providers, Influential enables exclusive targeting and measurement solutions, including both online and offline attribution, such as sales lift, TV tune-in lift, foot traffic, and eComm sales.
—Sacramento Bee, 9 Apr. 2024
Back in 2017, there were 36% in rent savings between these measurements of California’s costliest and most inexpensive markets.
—Jonathan Lansner, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measurement. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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measurement
noun
mea·sure·ment
ˈmezh-ər-mənt
ˈmāzh-
1
: the act or process of measuring
2
: a figure, extent, or amount obtained by measuring
3
: a system of measures
Medical Definition
measurement
noun
mea·sure·ment
ˈmezh-ər-mənt, ˈmāzh-
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