mensuration

noun

Definition of mensurationnext
as in measurement

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  1. measurement
  2. calculation
  3. computation
  4. evaluation
Noun
  • In addition to the discrepancy between the two ad loads, the Fox and Telemundo measurements are at odds, as the English-language figures include pre-match coverage, while Telemundo’s reports are match-only averages.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 July 2026
  • In the new study, the researchers analyzed more than 16 years of data from NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope along with earlier X-ray, optical and radio measurements.
    — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of measurement
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  • Quantum results need proof Researchers have traditionally used a technique called random circuit sampling to test whether quantum computers can perform calculations beyond the practical reach of classical machines.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • These issues are typically handled by performing simplified calculations using fewer qubits and verifying the results on classical hardware.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026
Definition of calculation
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  • As these energy differences shrink, the computation must proceed more slowly to remain adiabatic.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • Data centers are doing billions of transactions and computations across the country to service tens of millions of users every minute.
    — Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of computation
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  • Medics took the child to a hospital for evaluation as a precaution.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • Personnel from the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) observed the drills using a new rapid evaluation process.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Definition of evaluation
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