measurement
noun
mea·sure·ment
ˈme-zhər-mənt 
ˈmā-
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.
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But if the weather scientists built their models by flying directly into things like hurricanes and taking measurements, volcano researchers have had a bit of a harder time doing the equivalent for magma chambers.
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Byrd Pinkerton, Vox, 16 May 2025
However, one player with KU on his list of possible transfer destinations is participating in measurements, drills and 5-on-5 scrimmages at the 75-player event at Wintrust Arena.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Cradle-to-grave measurements add mileage of use, and the ease or otherwise of dismantling for scrap, including recycling or reusing the battery.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The day included physical measurements; athletic tests including the vertical jump, agility drills, sprints and shuttle runs; and shooting drills.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
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Byrd Pinkerton, Vox, 16 May 2025
However, one player with KU on his list of possible transfer destinations is participating in measurements, drills and 5-on-5 scrimmages at the 75-player event at Wintrust Arena.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Cradle-to-grave measurements add mileage of use, and the ease or otherwise of dismantling for scrap, including recycling or reusing the battery.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The day included physical measurements; athletic tests including the vertical jump, agility drills, sprints and shuttle runs; and shooting drills.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for measurement
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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measurement. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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measurement
noun
mea·sure·ment
ˈmezh-ər-mənt, ˈmāzh-
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