Measurement
ˈmɛʒərmənt
Definitions
3 meaningsThe act of determining the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or a standard.
ˈmɛʒərmənt
The act or process of measuring.
The doctor took my temperature as a measurement of my health.
💡 Simply: It's like using a ruler to find out how long your desk is, or using a scale to find out how much you weigh. It's finding out how big or how much of something there is.
👶 For kids: When you measure something, you are finding out how big or how long or how heavy it is.
More Examples
Accurate measurement of the ingredients is essential for baking.
The construction crew needs to take measurements to ensure the building fits on the plot of land.
How It's Used
"Accurate measurement is crucial for scientific experiments."
"Precise measurements are needed to cut the wood correctly."
The value or quantity obtained by measuring something.
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A determined quantity, extent, or amount.
The measurement of the room was 15 feet by 20 feet.
💡 Simply: It’s the number you get when you do a measurement. It’s like saying, “The measurement of the cake is 10 inches across!”
👶 For kids: The number you get when you measure something!
More Examples
The measurement of the medicine was 5 ml.
The scientist recorded several measurements during the experiment.
How It's Used
"The measurement showed a significant increase in the water's acidity."
"The measurement of the engine's power was expressed in horsepower."
A standard or system of units used to determine size, quantity, or capacity.
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A system of measurement or a unit used for measuring.
The country uses the metric measurement system.
💡 Simply: It's like the different types of rulers or scales. Inches, centimeters, miles, and kilograms are all different ways to measure things.
👶 For kids: How you measure things, like inches or feet!
More Examples
The recipe uses the imperial measurement system.
The measurement used on this map is kilometers.
How It's Used
"We use the metric measurement system in this experiment."
"The map used a scale based on a specific measurement system."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
take measurements
To determine the size, quantity, or capacity of something.
"The tailor will take measurements to make a custom suit."
a matter of measurement
A situation that depends on how something is measured or perceived.
"Whether the project is successful is a matter of measurement, depending on the criteria we use."
From Middle English mesurement, equivalent to measure + -ment. The word 'measure' derives from Old French 'mesure' and Latin 'mensura', meaning 'a measuring'.
The word 'measurement' has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving with the development of scientific and technological advances. Early uses were focused on the act of measuring, later encompassing quantitative results.
Memory tip
Think of a ruler or scale. You're taking a measurement to find a number.
Word Origin
"to measure or assess"