as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the measurement of the average house lot in that neighborhood is half an acre
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Recent Examples of measurement
In the world of knots, a polynomial converts measurements on a knot into a combination of numbers and variables raised to powers, such as 3x7 + 8.
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Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Scientists looked at measurements for blood pressure, lipids (fats and oils in the blood, including cholesterol), blood sugar, inflammation, and antioxidants.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This is a rare measurement, but in general a higher number is better.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
But measurement collapses this superposition, yielding one definitive outcome.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
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Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
Scientists looked at measurements for blood pressure, lipids (fats and oils in the blood, including cholesterol), blood sugar, inflammation, and antioxidants.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 22 Apr. 2026
This is a rare measurement, but in general a higher number is better.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
But measurement collapses this superposition, yielding one definitive outcome.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurement
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Simpson doesn’t have the arm strength or size (6-foot-1, 210 pounds) of many top NFL quarterbacks, but the Rams apparently loved his technique and decision-making under pressure.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Ohio State standout drew rave reviews at this year’s combine, one of the best performances for a player of his size this century.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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There is also a safety dimension that matters to anyone hosting events or welcoming visitors.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings might need a more reliable back than a true weapon, but Claiborne would add a tantalizing dimension to the run game.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurement. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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