as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the measurement of the average house lot in that neighborhood is half an acre
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Recent Examples of measurement
Any solid mass or panel of coloring is prohibited (the measurement guideline goes for patterns that contain color, too).
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
That assessment comes from Nielsen’s TV and streaming measurement system, which calculates how many people have watched for at least one minute.
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Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
So a few years ago, Torres-Tamayo and her colleagues decided to take a new set of measurements with a more open-minded approach.
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Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Cropping and Noise Reduction The Crop tool includes straightening with an on-screen protractor for angle measurement.
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Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
That assessment comes from Nielsen’s TV and streaming measurement system, which calculates how many people have watched for at least one minute.
—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
So a few years ago, Torres-Tamayo and her colleagues decided to take a new set of measurements with a more open-minded approach.
—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2026
Cropping and Noise Reduction The Crop tool includes straightening with an on-screen protractor for angle measurement.
—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurement
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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The park's smaller size and layout are intended to be manageable for young children and their families.
Noun
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Metallica’s songs have always taken on new dimensions live, and everything from Load and ReLoad sounds bigger here.
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The Justice Manual violations described above represent only one dimension of the illegality of this Fund.
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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurement. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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