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 The measurements will help physicists assess plasma stability, validate computer models, and choose the resilient materials required for the world’s next generation of pilot plants. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026 Brands may lean harder on arguments that their scans produce only measurements, not identifiers, to try to stay outside BIPA’s reach. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026 When concentrations of free electrons in the upper atmosphere change — for example during a solar storm or after a rocket passage — the signal reaches Earth either faster or more slowly, resulting in inaccurate measurements. — Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026 Reliable’s software runs those and various other measurements through specialized algorithmic filters to pin down exactly where its own plane is and adapt accordingly. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026 These tighter measurements may not seem like a lot, but the iPad mini now weighs the same as the iPhone Duo, Apple's folding iPhone. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 The Standard Model of particle physics predicts that there should be no difference between the two particle measurements. — ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026 The same device can also provide quantitative electronic pressure measurements when connected to readout electronics. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026 The figure marked the highest turnout recorded at that hour since measurements began in 1973, underscoring the intensity of the country's national election. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurements
Noun
  • The building already has materials, dimensions, defects, histories, neighbors, owners, previous uses, and established patterns of maintenance or neglect.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • However, the significance of the Type 004 extends beyond its physical dimensions.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Premium 6-Inch Waterproof Boot is priced at $250 in men’s (style code TB0A5RNWEKW), $200 in women’s (style code TB0A43F8EKW), $130 in junior sizes (style code TB0A6BETEKW) and $120 in youth sizing (style code TB0A2CTGEKW).
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • This nine-piece set from Veken is a steal at $20 and comes with four cubes of various sizes.
    — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Measurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurements. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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