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
But even a colorimetric measurement of a color doesn’t tell you what chemicals made up the dye that gave you that color.
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Monitor your blood pressure in the evening as recommended by your healthcare provider, as nighttime readings may differ from daytime measurements.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
This article, originally published April 1, 2026, has been updated with California’s April 1 measurements.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
California water officials said the unseasonable weather led to the second-lowest April 1 snowpack measurement in 75 years, according to reporting from The Bee.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
Monitor your blood pressure in the evening as recommended by your healthcare provider, as nighttime readings may differ from daytime measurements.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
This article, originally published April 1, 2026, has been updated with California’s April 1 measurements.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
California water officials said the unseasonable weather led to the second-lowest April 1 snowpack measurement in 75 years, according to reporting from The Bee.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measurement
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The three zoning districts have some differing conditions, the board report said — the data center district, for example, allows for taller buildings than the other two types and requires a significantly larger minimum lot size.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Panama Canal Authority charges fees based on the size and type of ships that are using the waterway and rates are uniform, impartial, and non-discriminatory , according to the European Parliamentary Research Service.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Her ability to stretch the floor added a new dimension to Missouri’s offense down the stretch, including a strong postseason showing.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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This tiny house performs some downsizing magic to fit a surprisingly practical interior into its tight dimensions.—
Adam Williams
April 04,
New Atlas,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurement. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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