measurement

pronunciation

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Noun:

the act or process of measuring

Word Origin

measurement (n.): 1751, "act of measuring," from measure (v.) + -ment. Related: Measurements. Meaning "dimension obtained by measuring" is from 1756.

Synonym

n.

height density latitude size dimensions magnitude width altitude weight depth mass capacity longitude volume length

n.

calculation computation survey measuring estimate appraisal guaging metage assessment estimation mensuration

Example

1. These are not qualities readily subject to measurement .

2. This is not an easy measurement to make .

3. And they allow passive measurement eliminating the need for tedious active monitoring .

4. Mass is the most obvious . A more subtle measurement is spin .

5. They report no indication of any effect within the measurement accuracy of the experiment .

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