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
If so, a new client will begin the process with an initial appointment to take measurements, with jackets—which starts at $1,700—being ready to fit in about 8 weeks’ time.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
His other measurements were more impressive, however: a 6-10 wingspan and 8-6½ standing reach.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
That optical sensor also brings other useful measurements, like heart rate variability (HRV), which fuels useful features such as Training Readiness.
—Michael Sawh, Wired News, 13 May 2025
The Keeling Curve, a graph that plots concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere over time, uses measurements taken at Mau Loa Observatory, starting in 1958.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 May 2025
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
His other measurements were more impressive, however: a 6-10 wingspan and 8-6½ standing reach.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
That optical sensor also brings other useful measurements, like heart rate variability (HRV), which fuels useful features such as Training Readiness.
—Michael Sawh, Wired News, 13 May 2025
The Keeling Curve, a graph that plots concentrations of CO2 in the atmosphere over time, uses measurements taken at Mau Loa Observatory, starting in 1958.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurement
Noun
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Richardson addressed a workforce that has been dwindling in size, targeted for cuts like other agencies by Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.—
Leah Douglas,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Streamlining digital management tools and implementing collaborative platforms can prevent bottlenecks and ensure agility, regardless of team size or availability.—
Christopher Stauffer,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Feel free to mix and match elements like flowers and candles of varying heights to add that extra dimension.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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But gathering so many different countries will always bring a political dimension to proceedings.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurement. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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