measurement

noun

ˈme-zhər-mənt How to pronounce measurement (audio)
Definition of measurementnext
as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something the measurement of the average house lot in that neighborhood is half an acre

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Recent Examples of measurement Although this evidence is preliminary and debated, the findings warrant further measurement. — Ned Cooper, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026 Those include measurement triangulation, competitive research, content strategy and optimization, brand-building on third-party sites and technical wellness. — Tyler Jordan, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026 Combining viewership stats, fandom measurement and analysis of whether something will travel is vital, Otero explained. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 These measurements helped teams assess equipment wear and plan preventive maintenance. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measurement
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  1. size
  2. dimension
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  • The places where Baltzor typically ranges her cattle in the mountains were ravaged by record-size wildfires this summer, robbing them of the grass the herds usually eat.
    — Anna King, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The challenge is that drones vary widely in size, speed, cost, and operating method.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of size
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  • Near-net-shape manufacturing aims to produce components close to their final dimensions, potentially reducing the amount of material removal and additional processing required.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • No prior bubble spanned so many dimensions of the economy simultaneously—GDP growth, consumer spending, equity markets, debt markets, and venture capital all tethered to a single theme.
    — Ming Lu, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of dimension

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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurement. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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