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
Instead, Granatosky and his team made measurements of the rat hole using images taken of it, including from snout to tail, head width, the base of the tail and the length of the identifiable fingers and claws.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The best way to determine the right size for your dog is to consult the sizing chart and take your dog’s measurements.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Mare went on to amass 13 million viewers per episode in HBO’s 90-day measurement window.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
When a patient comes in for Preservé, their surgeon takes measurements, including the width of the breasts and the distance from nipple to nipple, and plugs the data into a three-dimensional imaging system, which returns a specific range of implants that will fit the person’s chest.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
The best way to determine the right size for your dog is to consult the sizing chart and take your dog’s measurements.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Mare went on to amass 13 million viewers per episode in HBO’s 90-day measurement window.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2025
When a patient comes in for Preservé, their surgeon takes measurements, including the width of the breasts and the distance from nipple to nipple, and plugs the data into a three-dimensional imaging system, which returns a specific range of implants that will fit the person’s chest.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurement
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Available in three versatile washes and sizes 4 to 18, these stylish bottoms have an elastic drawstring waist and functional pockets to hold your belongings.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Jill Ortman-Fouse, a community organizer in Silver Spring, Maryland, told TIME that the protest there had doubled in size since the last 'No Kings' event in June.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
18 Oct. 2025
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This choice adds depth and dimension, preventing the room from feeling flat.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Oct. 2025
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Zimmerman House, which also belongs to the Currier Museum, is an example of Usonian architecture pioneered by Wright featuring horizontal lines, modest dimensions, and open floor plans, and incorporating natural materials such as wood, stone, and brick.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurement. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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