mea·sure·ment
Pronounced:
/ˈmɛʒɚmənt/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural mea·sure·mentsMeaning:
1 [noncount] : the act or process of measuring something ▪ The test is for the measurement of a student's progress. ▪ Carpentry requires careful measurement. ▪ The instruments provide accurate measurement of atmospheric conditions.
2 [count] : a size, length, or amount known by measuring something ▪ 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.
2 [count] : a size, length, or amount known by measuring something ▪ 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.