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
Multiple independent measurements show that sea levels are rising along California’s coastline, though the rate varies by location due to local land movement.
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James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
There was actual information gleaned, in the form of measurements, athletic testing and five-on-five games.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
An ability to track stress based on quantitative measurements could empower people to take stress-relieving actions with direct benefits to their health.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
While manufacturers test those measurements rigorously, the recommendations don’t account for your specific water, machine or load size.
—Ryan Brennan
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Federal forecasters rely on a combination of measurements—sea surface temperatures and changes in wind patterns—to predict when El Niño will come back.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Our measurements also showed that once Trionda enters the higher-speed, turbulent-flow regime, its drag coefficients are somewhat larger than those of Brazuca, Telstar 18 and Al Rihla.
—John Eric Goff, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
The researchers assigned participants a score between 0 and 100 based on Life’s Essential 8, the AHA’s measurements for improving and maintaining heart health.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 May 2026
Typically, footprint measurements are around 7 by 10 inches or 8 by 11 inches.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
There was actual information gleaned, in the form of measurements, athletic testing and five-on-five games.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 15 May 2026
An ability to track stress based on quantitative measurements could empower people to take stress-relieving actions with direct benefits to their health.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 14 May 2026
While manufacturers test those measurements rigorously, the recommendations don’t account for your specific water, machine or load size.
—Ryan Brennan
may 14, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Federal forecasters rely on a combination of measurements—sea surface temperatures and changes in wind patterns—to predict when El Niño will come back.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Our measurements also showed that once Trionda enters the higher-speed, turbulent-flow regime, its drag coefficients are somewhat larger than those of Brazuca, Telstar 18 and Al Rihla.
—John Eric Goff, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
The researchers assigned participants a score between 0 and 100 based on Life’s Essential 8, the AHA’s measurements for improving and maintaining heart health.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 13 May 2026
Typically, footprint measurements are around 7 by 10 inches or 8 by 11 inches.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurements
Noun
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Though people could make reports to public works online before, Jenkins said the new portal adds dimensions, creating more efficiency.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The dimensions of La Pausa suggested a smaller scale of events than the now-customary splashy destination displays of other brands, and Grangié has turned this into a stance.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Small adjustments made big differences, like increasing pocket sizes to better fit the tennis balls and, with Sabet’s suggestion, extending her coat to the floor.—
Kaio Cesar,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Traditional medical research is constrained by limited sample sizes, geographical restrictions, and significant reporting barriers.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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“Measurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurements. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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