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
This method eliminates the need for precise measurements and allows excess paper to be tucked smoothly for a clean finish.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
In past years, Netflix based its measurement on account profiles, or users, rather than the number of people in a home that subscribes to its service.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The bureau also worked with an osteologist to take noninvasive measurements of the skulls to help identify their origins and return them for proper reburial ceremonies.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Miu Miu, the category’s most recent entrant with its Miutine Eau de Parfum fronted by actress Emma Corrin, was the top-growing beauty brand in September by brand vitality score, or VIT, Traackr’s measurement of a brand’s social media visibility and impact.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
In past years, Netflix based its measurement on account profiles, or users, rather than the number of people in a home that subscribes to its service.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
The bureau also worked with an osteologist to take noninvasive measurements of the skulls to help identify their origins and return them for proper reburial ceremonies.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Miu Miu, the category’s most recent entrant with its Miutine Eau de Parfum fronted by actress Emma Corrin, was the top-growing beauty brand in September by brand vitality score, or VIT, Traackr’s measurement of a brand’s social media visibility and impact.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurement
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Helga once wrestled down a drunk fisherman in the Café, a man of above-average size, and then threw him out like a piece of rubbish; Jens thus transfers most of his weight automatically to her; who is this kid, by the way?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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The coat is available in five colors, including dark brown, oat, caramel, gray, and black, as well as sizes ranging from XS to XL.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Scarves and light wraps are also great ways to add a bit of dimension (or warmth) to an outfit, without resorting to heavy layers or chunky jewelry.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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Pennywise is from a void that exists outside our dimension called the Macroverse.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurement. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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