CEFR B1

measuring

gerund

Meaning

The action of assessing the size, amount, or degree of something, especially by using a standard unit of measurement.

Examples

Accurate measuring is crucial for baking.
The measuring of the room took longer than expected.

Synonyms: gauging, assessing, quantifying

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measuring (B1)

gerund

Pronunciation: /ˈmeʒərɪŋ/

Definition

The action of assessing the size, amount, or degree of something, especially by using a standard unit of measurement.

Examples

Accurate measuring is crucial for baking.
The measuring of the room took longer than expected.
He was caught measuring the distance to the target.

How to Use measuring

measuring up to (prepositional phrase): To be as good as expected or required. — "He's not measuring up to his potential."
measuring something against something (prepositional phrase): Comparing one thing to another to see how similar or different they are. — "We are measuring the new results against the old ones."

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