measurement

CEFRB1

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The size, amount, or degree of something found by measuring.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Value (quantity, magnitude, extent or amount) determined by an act of measuring.

Examples

  • In the imperial measurement system, four quarts equals one gallon.

  • Precision in measurement is a necessity.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • [ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mn̩t]
  • /ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The act of measuring.

More examples

In context

  • Risk is everywhere.[…]For each one there is a frighteningly precise measurement of just how likely it is to jump from the shadows and get you. “The Norm Chronicles”[…]aims to help data-phobes find their way through this blizzard of risks.

Synonyms

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He wrote down the blank of the room in centimeters to buy the right carpet.

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Origin

noun

From measure + -ment.