measurement
noun
mea·sure·ment
ˈme-zhər-mənt 
ˈmā-
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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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
The measurements auto-populate the quote, eliminating the transcription errors and ruler mistakes that have plagued the industry for decades.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
Pods were created for ease of use and to prevent overdosing thanks to pre-measurement.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
As a data point, heart rate variability is the measurement of how much the time between your heartbeats may slightly fluctuate.
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Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
5 July 2026
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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measurement. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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measurement
noun
mea·sure·ment
ˈmezh-ər-mənt
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-
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