measurements

plural of measurement
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 That mission also gave engineers direct measurements of the lunar surface’s harsh thermal conditions. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026 The team spent a full day taking measurements, photographs, color samples and references. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 An assessment found some lightning and other damage, and measurements pinned its age at around 300 to 350 years. Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026 These measurements show whether your ABM strategy is contributing to predictable pipeline and revenue growth. Tausif Shaikh, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Thanks to powerful computer models and precise measurements, scientists can determine the path of an eclipse years, decades or even millennia in advance. Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 It can be caused by inaccurate measurements, recipes high in ingredients such as fat or liquid sweeteners, or dough that simply needs more time to chill before baking. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • The Pro shares the same exact dimensions and geometry with the original X-Dome 1+, ensuring the same level of comfort at camp.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Part of that will depend on whether Black, whom the new staff thinks has the physical dimensions to be a high-level nose tackle, ends up playing well over the center, which would allow the Steelers at times to shift Benton over.
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
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  • Target Compostable food storage bags Reduce waste and shop a pack of 145 compostable, resealable bags in various sizes for snacks, sandwiches and more.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • More supermarket trips, less spending One of the clearest signs of consumer caution emerged in basket sizes at Walmart and Target, where shoppers continued to visit stores but spent less per trip.
    Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Measurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurements. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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