admeasurement

noun

ad-ˈme-zhər-mənt How to pronounce admeasurement (audio)
Definition of admeasurementnext
as in distribution
the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group the admeasurement of the company's profits among its employees is based strictly upon seniority

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  1. distribution
  2. allocation
  3. allotment
Noun
  • The best short film and audience choice award winners will be announced on closing day, with the best short film winner receiving full funding from KlikFilm for the production and distribution of a debut feature.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The distribution of damage, the pace of decline, and even the molecular structure of amyloid filaments can vary.
    — Manvir Singh, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of distribution
Noun
  • Another allocation, listed as a mayor and commission allowance, can reach up to $42,000 a year.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Traditional assets accounted for 41% of allocations, the report found.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of allocation
Noun
  • Can't be required to create a military allotment to get the loan.
    — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Overlapping labels include allotment chic, young fogey and gardencore, all drawing on traditional countryside style, with figures like Monty Don serving as inspiration.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of allotment
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“Admeasurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admeasurement. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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