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measurement

/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/noun3 syllables

Measurement means: the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule.

Synonyms for measurement3

noun, as in the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

measuring, measure, mensuration

What does measurement mean?1

noun

1

the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule“the measurements were carefully done”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Measurement in a sentence

  • In the imperial measurement system, four quarts equals one gallon.Zifre
  • Other measurements included atmospheric pressure at various heights, and temperature, and surface light levels.CM
  • A kilogramme is a basic unit of measurement.sundown
  • A second is a basic unit of measurement.sundown
  • A metre is a basic unit of measurement.sundown
  • The science of mensuration is vital for accurate measurement techniques.terrywallwork
  • It's necessary to take correct measurements when you are tailoring a suit.CK
  • Several measurements show high radon levels in this area.ebob52

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Forms of measurement

as a noun

plural
measurements