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
The national weather service, Météo-France, said that the country had this week hit the hottest day since measurements began.
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Alex Holmes,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Organizations that keep a pulse on relevant measurements of AI success are best prepared to avoid burning through AI budgets at breakneck speed.
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Imran Aftab,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Engineers still need to examine the bridge design, inspection history, traffic loads, weather, material condition and measurement uncertainty before deciding whether to repair, restrict traffic or close a bridge.
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Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
So, in time, having measurements of exoplanet magnetic fields may become commonplace.
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John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
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Alex Holmes,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Organizations that keep a pulse on relevant measurements of AI success are best prepared to avoid burning through AI budgets at breakneck speed.
—
Imran Aftab,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Engineers still need to examine the bridge design, inspection history, traffic loads, weather, material condition and measurement uncertainty before deciding whether to repair, restrict traffic or close a bridge.
—
Alex Krasnok,
Scientific American,
25 June 2026
So, in time, having measurements of exoplanet magnetic fields may become commonplace.
—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurement
Noun
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Any reduction in tumor size is anecdotal and may be due to a variety of reasons including weight loss.
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Indeed, the size of labor agreement — expected to cost $12 million next year, $31 million the following year and $60 million in 2028-29 — had sparked considerable concern, making the disclosure of extra revenue all the more remarkable.
Noun
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Metallica’s songs have always taken on new dimensions live, and everything from Load and ReLoad sounds bigger here.
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The Justice Manual violations described above represent only one dimension of the illegality of this Fund.
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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurement. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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