measurement
MEHZH-uh-muhnt
Measurement (noun) means the act or process of finding a size, quantity, or degree. Example: “Careful measurement of the ingredients makes the recipe work every time.”
noun
1
The act or process of finding a size, quantity, or degree.
"Careful measurement of the ingredients makes the recipe work every time."
"The measurement of rainfall helps farmers plan when to plant."
"Accurate measurement is essential in construction work."
2
A specific value found by measuring.
"The tailor wrote down her measurements and promised the dress by Friday."
"The measurement on the label did not match the size of the box."
"Take the measurements of the room before buying furniture."
How to use measurement
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the process of measuring, or the actual number/result you get from it.
Common pairings
take measurements
unit of measurement
precise measurement
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Etymology
From measure plus the noun suffix -ment.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for measurement
cement
element
clement
movement
pavement
tenement
inclement
abatement
amusement
statement
agreement
excrement
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Frequently asked questions
What does “measurement” mean?
The word “measurement” means the act or process of finding a size, quantity, or degree. In plain terms, either the process of measuring, or the actual number/result you get from it.
How do you pronounce “measurement”?
“Measurement” is pronounced MEHZH-uh-muhnt (/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “measurement” in a sentence?
Here is “measurement” used in a sentence: “Accurate measurement is essential in construction work.”
What is another word for “measurement”?
Words with a similar meaning to “measurement” include measuring and mensuration.
What part of speech is “measurement”?
“Measurement” is a noun.
Is “measurement” a common word?
“Measurement” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “measurement” have?
“Measurement” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or process of finding a size, quantity, or degree.
What is the difference between "measurement" and "measure"?
"Measurement" is the act of measuring or the value obtained ("the room's measurements"). "Measure" as a noun more often means a unit or system of measuring ("a liter is a measure of volume"), a standard for judging ("a measure of success"), or an action taken ("safety measures"). For the number you read off a ruler or scale, use "measurement."
Do you "take" or "make" a measurement?
"Take a measurement" is the standard everyday and technical collocation: "The tailor took my measurements." "Make a measurement" also occurs, especially in scientific writing, and is acceptable; "do a measurement" is the phrasing to avoid.
What is the difference between "measurement" and "dimension"?
A dimension is a measurable extent of a particular kind — length, width, height, or depth — while a measurement is the process of measuring or the value recorded. A table's dimensions are its length, width, and height; 120 centimeters is the measurement you record for its length. Informally, "measurements" often stands in for "dimensions."
What is the difference between a "measurement" and a "metric"?
A measurement is a value found by measuring, while a metric is a standard of measurement chosen to track performance or progress, especially in business and software ("engagement metrics"). Every metric depends on measurements, but calling a number a metric implies it is monitored to judge results. "Metric" is also the adjective for the decimal system of measurement, a separate sense.
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