measurement — the action of measuring something or a figure, extent, or amount obtained by measuring
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action of measuring something or a figure, extent, or amount obtained by measuring
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeʒərmənt/
Example Sentences
- The chef's secret recipe included precise measurements - except for love, which he added 'generously'.
- The tailor took my measurements three times because I kept breathing differently each time.
- Scientific experiments require accurate measurements to ensure reliable results.
measurement
NOUN[/ˈmeʒərmənt/]
the action of measuring something or a figure, extent, or amount obtained by measuring
The engineer carefully checked the measurement before construction began.
Accurate measurement ensured the table fit perfectly.
Accurate measurement led to a successful achievement.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Measurement derives from Middle French 'mesure', which comes from Latin 'mensura' (a measuring or measurement). The suffix '-ment' was added in English to form a noun denoting the act or result of measuring.
Breakdown
measure (from Latin mensura, to measure) + -ment (suffix indicating an action, process, or result)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The chef's secret recipe included precise measurements - except for love, which he added 'generously'.”
“The tailor took my measurements three times because I kept breathing differently each time.”
“Scientific experiments require accurate measurements to ensure reliable results.”
“The measurement of air pollution levels showed significant improvement after the new regulations.”
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