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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Idaho National Laboratory will help researchers gather direct measurements of the reactor’s behavior during operation. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 This measurement corrects a common misconception that white dwarfs are typically blue. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026 The integration also includes direct attribution through measurement firm Kochava, which promises to give studios and advertisers greater visibility into how campaigns and audience engagement translate into ticket sales. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Generally, experts are wary of universally screening men for low testosterone because testosterone measurements can be highly variable—and unhelpful. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 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 20 Oct. 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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