measurement

noun

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

Examples of measurement in a Sentence

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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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of measurement was in 1590

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Cite this Entry

“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measurement. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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

Medical Definition

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

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