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

The astrophysicist also revealed in a Medium blog post that new data and measurements indicate the comet’s nucleus is more massive than first estimated. —Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025

Take measurements of your space (especially for furniture pieces), and use your phone to photograph areas that need a bit of extra decor. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025

Several of these telescopes are located atop mountains like Cerro Pachón and Cerro Tololo where the altitude allows for darker skies and less interference for astronomical measurements. —Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025

By almost every statistical measurement, this was the most productive lineup in baseball, and its relatively high-profile bench (Paul Goldschmidt, Jasson Domínguez, Jose Caballero) provides interesting situational and matchup opportunities. —Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 30 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