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measuring
MEHZH-uh-rihng
Measuring (noun) means the act of finding the size, amount, or degree of something. Example: “Measuring the room before buying a sofa saved us from a costly mistake.”
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The act of finding the size, amount, or degree of something.
"Measuring the room before buying a sofa saved us from a costly mistake."
"The nurse was busy measuring the baby's height and weight."
"Measuring the ingredients carefully makes the recipe more reliable."
How to use measuring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe activity of measuring something.
Common pairings
measuring cup
measuring tape
measuring stick
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What does “measuring” mean?
The word “measuring” means the act of finding the size, amount, or degree of something. In plain terms, the activity of measuring something.
How do you pronounce “measuring”?
“Measuring” is pronounced MEHZH-uh-rihng (/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “measuring” in a sentence?
Here is “measuring” used in a sentence: “Measuring the ingredients carefully makes the recipe more reliable.”
What part of speech is “measuring”?
“Measuring” is a noun.
Is “measuring” a common word?
“Measuring” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between measuring and measurement?
Measuring is the act or process of finding the size, amount, or degree of something, while a measurement is the result that the process produces. While measuring a room you take measurements, such as "4.2 meters."
Is measuring a gerund or a participle?
It can be either, depending on its job in the sentence. In "measuring twice prevents mistakes," measuring is a gerund acting as a noun; in "she was measuring the flour," it is a present participle forming a continuous tense.
Why do we say measuring tape, measuring cup, and measuring cylinder?
In these compounds, measuring names the purpose of the object — a tape, cup, or cylinder used for measuring — in the same way a swimming pool is a pool for swimming. Such purpose compounds are written as two words, with measuring first.
What is the difference between measuring and weighing?
Weighing is finding how heavy something is, so it is one specific kind of measuring. Measuring is the broader act of finding any size, amount, or degree, including length, volume, temperature, and weight.
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