measurement

noun

mea·​sure·​ment ˈme-zhər-mənt 

ˈmā-

1

: the act or process of measuring

2

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

3

: measure sense 2b

Synonyms

• size
• dimension

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

China’s Tianwen 2 is expected to reach Kamo’oalewa in July 2026 to spend a few months in orbit taking measurements, before taking a sample to send back to Earth in a capsule in 2027. —Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025

Though many had tried, no astronomer in Michell’s time had successfully used parallax measurement to determine the distance to our nearest stars. —Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025

By every measurement, there is a clear line of distinction between the two groups within the league’s 18 starters. —Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025

Fun foodie football facts Publix released some game day fun facts about its Florida and Atlanta teams’ deli subs and football fields’ measurements. —Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mesurement "apportionment of just shares," borrowed from Anglo-French, "act of measuring," from mesurer "to measure entry 2" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing measurement

• measurement ton

Rhymes for measurement

• admeasurement

Kids Definition

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- 

1

: the act or process of measuring

2

: a figure, extent, or amount obtained by measuring

3

: measure sense 2