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
Researchers expect this orbit to support consistent ultraviolet measurements over several years.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
By combining measurements of different elements in Earth's crust and mantle, rock core observations, and natural gamma-ray data from Jurassic-era lake mudstones, the team reconstructed how environmental conditions changed through time.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
But nobody is rushing to get his measurements for a gold jacket.
—Troy Renck The Denver Post, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Her first statues debuted in 2015 in Orlando and San Francisco following an in-person sitting where artists gathered extensive measurements and reference photos.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The Earth’s oceans were hotter in 2025 than in any year since modern measurements began, marking a dangerous new record.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
BearID uses an algorithm to locate bear faces in pictures and make measurements between those key features.
—Emily Wanderer, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The hypothesis was based on the taking of distance measurements to faraway galaxies using type 1a supernovae, stellar explosions that occur in twin star systems where one of the stars is a white dwarf.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Review fabric swatches in your home’s natural light, and don’t rush measurements.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Jan. 2026
By combining measurements of different elements in Earth's crust and mantle, rock core observations, and natural gamma-ray data from Jurassic-era lake mudstones, the team reconstructed how environmental conditions changed through time.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 12 Jan. 2026
But nobody is rushing to get his measurements for a gold jacket.
—Troy Renck The Denver Post, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Her first statues debuted in 2015 in Orlando and San Francisco following an in-person sitting where artists gathered extensive measurements and reference photos.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
The Earth’s oceans were hotter in 2025 than in any year since modern measurements began, marking a dangerous new record.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
BearID uses an algorithm to locate bear faces in pictures and make measurements between those key features.
—Emily Wanderer, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The hypothesis was based on the taking of distance measurements to faraway galaxies using type 1a supernovae, stellar explosions that occur in twin star systems where one of the stars is a white dwarf.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Review fabric swatches in your home’s natural light, and don’t rush measurements.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurements
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This year’s luncheon will feature a powerful lineup of speakers whose personal experiences and professional leadership reflect the many dimensions of breast cancer impact from survivorship and advocacy to innovation in care and research.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Taygeer Travel Backpack This Taygeer travel backpack is thoughtfully designed for air travel, with carry-on-approved dimensions and multiple compartments for easy organization.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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The brand’s Australian Clog Slippers are well insulated thanks to the shearling lining, have an easy slip-on design, and are finally back in stock after being sold out in all colors and sizes.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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This 100 percent cotton trapeze-style dress comes in 11 colors and sizes S to XXL.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Measurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurements. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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