as in dimensions
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 measurements
The mother, played by Nicole Wolf, is strapped into a prosthetic pregnant torso built on top of a special gurney designed from the measurements of her body.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
This year’s level is the worst since measurements were recorded starting in the late 1930s and early 1940s.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Those measurements may be given in inches or quarts.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
The measurements reveal that the slow solar wind emerges from the sun's surface in a nonuniform manner, producing small-scale magnetic-field disturbances.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
This facilitates high-resolution measurements.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Now the debate seems to be winding down with the latest experimental measurements, described in two recent papers published in the journals Nature and Physical Review Letters, respectively.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
To take these measurements, researchers reviewed IQ tests administered to the participants in schools at the age of 16 and similar, standardized cognition examinations performed at ages 53, 64, 72 and 80.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The eye drops are dosed based on intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements taken in the doctor’s office, typically once every several months.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
This year’s level is the worst since measurements were recorded starting in the late 1930s and early 1940s.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Those measurements may be given in inches or quarts.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
The measurements reveal that the slow solar wind emerges from the sun's surface in a nonuniform manner, producing small-scale magnetic-field disturbances.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 15 Apr. 2026
This facilitates high-resolution measurements.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Now the debate seems to be winding down with the latest experimental measurements, described in two recent papers published in the journals Nature and Physical Review Letters, respectively.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
To take these measurements, researchers reviewed IQ tests administered to the participants in schools at the age of 16 and similar, standardized cognition examinations performed at ages 53, 64, 72 and 80.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
The eye drops are dosed based on intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements taken in the doctor’s office, typically once every several months.
—Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurements
Noun
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However, as transistor dimensions approach atomic scales, quantum effects, heat dissipation, and fabrication constraints are making further miniaturization increasingly difficult.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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Simply grab a ruler, pen, and blank sheet of paper to illustrate your space by substituting the dimensions of the room in feet for inches.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Better control of class sizes for students with disabilities — including extra pay for teachers whose classes exceed the maximum number.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Food & Wine also highlighted that people should consider portion sizes of the cheese due to its saturated fat and sodium content.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Measurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurements. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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