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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All surveys may be subject to other sources of error, including but not limited to coverage error and measurement error. —
Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 In the case of Hampden River, those readings closely matched laboratory measurements of rubies on Earth. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 In the case of Hampden River, the readings closely matched laboratory measurements of rubies on Earth. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026 The company in March Nielsen delayed the release of the February results of its popular tabulation after some clients became alarmed by a downturn in streaming audiences following a decision by the measurement giant to add new data to its mix. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measurement
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Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026 In the case of Hampden River, those readings closely matched laboratory measurements of rubies on Earth. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 In the case of Hampden River, the readings closely matched laboratory measurements of rubies on Earth. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026 The company in March Nielsen delayed the release of the February results of its popular tabulation after some clients became alarmed by a downturn in streaming audiences following a decision by the measurement giant to add new data to its mix. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for measurement
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“Measurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/measurement. Accessed 28 Apr. 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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