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."

Synonyms of measurement

Words with a similar meaning to measurement:

• size
• dimension
• quantity
• assessment

Antonyms of measurement

Words with the opposite meaning to measurement:

• estimation
• guess

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