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

One downwind at 395 mph (635 km/h) and one upwind at 429 mph (690 km/h), averaging 411 mph (661 km/h) after accounting for the mandatory 328-ft (100-m) measurement zone. —New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2026

Other changes to Nielsen’s measurement in recent years have given the Super Bowl a boost. —Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026

Because Jupiter is often used as a benchmark for studying gas giants, the refined measurements could improve scientists’ understanding of similar planets both within and beyond the solar system. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026

The measurements are the first made of Jupiter's size and shape since both NASA's Pioneer and Voyager missions made observations of the gas giant in the 1970s, the agency said in a press release highlighting the study. —Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 5 Feb. 2026

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