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mensuration

noun

Definition of mensurationnext
as in measurement

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  1. measurement
  2. calculation
  3. computation
  4. evaluation
Noun
  • Those measurements matter because temperature can influence the physical properties of materials inside a reactor.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The schedule begins with registration and measurement on Sunday and Monday, followed by practice sessions early in the week.
    — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of measurement
Noun
  • Her attorneys also challenged the government’s calculation of the financial scope of the fraud.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Solves basic and complex calculations The droplet is surprisingly capable.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of calculation
Noun
  • These themes change from time to time and have included the computations needed for the 1969 lunar landing and the role of play in scientific and mathematical discovery.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Integrating memory and computation directly into a single nanoscale component reduces the need for extra circuitry or capacitors.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of computation
Noun
  • Roster tweaks could be on the horizon, but will come after a period of evaluation by new coach Mike Babcock and his staff.
    — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Raji said an authority independent of the company should determine who is qualified to conduct the evaluation, what the evaluator can examine, and where its findings must be reported.
    — Barbara Booth, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of evaluation
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