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 team also pointed out that until now, direct measurements of heat loss from Enceladus had only been made at the south pole, where dramatic plumes of water ice and vapour erupt from deep fissures in the surface.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
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
This method eliminates the need for precise measurements and allows excess paper to be tucked smoothly for a clean finish.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The bureau also worked with an osteologist to take noninvasive measurements of the skulls to help identify their origins and return them for proper reburial ceremonies.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The Department of Defense uses those measurements for planning things like ship deployment, but it has long been integrated into NASA's own Earth science programs, with algorithms developed at Goddard forming the backbone of the sea-ice concentration datasets.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Your arrest record, your credit score, your driving history, your rental history — are all just measurements of morality that people use to establish a trust matrix about you.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Buoy measurements from a week ago showed water temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) or more down to 60 meters (nearly 200 feet).
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2025
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
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
This method eliminates the need for precise measurements and allows excess paper to be tucked smoothly for a clean finish.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
The bureau also worked with an osteologist to take noninvasive measurements of the skulls to help identify their origins and return them for proper reburial ceremonies.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
The Department of Defense uses those measurements for planning things like ship deployment, but it has long been integrated into NASA's own Earth science programs, with algorithms developed at Goddard forming the backbone of the sea-ice concentration datasets.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Your arrest record, your credit score, your driving history, your rental history — are all just measurements of morality that people use to establish a trust matrix about you.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Buoy measurements from a week ago showed water temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) or more down to 60 meters (nearly 200 feet).
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurements
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Formed by rolling up sheets of atoms, these hollow tubes exhibit unique behaviors distinct from bulk materials due to their nanoscale dimensions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Hans Audric Estialbo, head of Fearfolks and producer on the film, emphasizes the spiritual dimensions of the story.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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To Vande Kolk and the other deputies, Green Lake was a place where people knew their neighbors, compared tractor sizes, and valued common sense above book smarts.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Currently available in sizes ranging from XS to XL, this organic cotton sweatshirt provides a generous, relaxed fit that’ll channel the sensation of snuggling in your favorite blanket during your travels.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Measurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurements. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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