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 of measurement

• 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

Contextuality says that the outcome of a quantum measurement will depend on the other properties that are being measured at the same time. —Shalma Wegsman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025

Together, these add up to many billions of measurements, images and computer simulations about everything from the deep ocean to outer space to the human genome. —Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 25 Nov. 2025

If taking it as a powder or liquid, stick to the exact measurements recommended. —Jennifer Lefton, Verywell Health, 24 Nov. 2025

Risk management Josh — Mettler-Toledo is the global leader in precision instruments and lab-to-factory measurement solutions, powering quality, compliance, and automation across pharma, biotech, food, and industrial customers worldwide. —Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 24 Nov. 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