measurement (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmɛʒərmənt/
Definition
The act or process of measuring something, or the size or amount of something as determined by measuring.
Examples
The measurement of the room showed it was larger than we thought.
Accurate measurement is crucial in scientific experiments.
The doctor took his blood pressure measurement.
How to Use measurement
- measurement of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what is being measured. — "The measurement of the patient's height was taken."
- take a measurement (collocation)
- To perform the action of measuring something. — "Please take a measurement of the room for me."
- make a measurement (collocation)
- To carry out the process of measuring. — "It is important to make a measurement carefully."
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