measurement

noun

mea·​sure·​ment ˈme-zhər-mənt How to pronounce measurement (audio)
ˈmā-
Synonyms of measurementnext
1
: the act or process of measuring
2
: a figure, extent, or amount obtained by measuring : dimension
3
: measure sense 2b

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The test is for the measurement of a student's progress. The instruments provide accurate measurement of atmospheric conditions. The room's measurements are 30 by 15 feet. The instruments are used for taking measurements of atmospheric conditions. Accurate measurements are required in carpentry. The tailor took his measurements, and his waist measurement is 36 inches.
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Teaching computers how molecules behave Rather than relying entirely on a long cycle of synthesis, measurement and redesign, the researchers want to build computational tools that can identify promising molecular arrangements in advance. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 This suggests that the measurements may be capturing some of the biological processes driving the loss of brain tissue, and could eventually be important for the development of treatments. — Claudia Metzler-Baddeley, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026 For nearly 50 years, the instrument has provided constant measurements on the ion, electron and cosmic ray environment in deep space. — Tariq Malik, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Essentially, decisions on pit lane speeding cannot be changed even if the pit lane measurement is found to be different post-race. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measurement

Word History

Etymology

Middle English mesurement "apportionment of just shares," borrowed from Anglo-French, "act of measuring," from mesurer "to measure entry 2" + -ment -ment

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of measurement was in 1590

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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measurement. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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measurement

noun
mea·​sure·​ment ˈmezh-ər-mənt How to pronounce measurement (audio)
ˈmāzh-
1
: the act or process of measuring
2
: a figure, extent, or amount obtained by measuring
3
: a system of measures

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measurement

noun
mea·​sure·​ment ˈmezh-ər-mənt, ˈmāzh- How to pronounce measurement (audio)
1
: the act or process of measuring
2
: a figure, extent, or amount obtained by measuring
3
: measure sense 2

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