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measurement

[mezh-er-muhnt] / ˈmɛʒ ər mənt /
NOUN
calculation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amount analysis appraisal assessment density dimension evaluation frequency height measure size survey weight
STRONG
altitude amplitude area calibration capacity computation degree depth determination distance estimation extent judgment length magnitude mass mensuration pitch quantification quantity range reach scope thickness time valuation volume width
WEAK
metage
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance unimportance
WEAK
estimate guess

Example Sentences

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Return on tangible common equity, or ROTCE, has become a standard measurement of earnings power for banks, with the denominator excluding intangible assets, such as deferred tax assets, loan-servicing rights and goodwill.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Instead, it only requires a mathematical description of the proposed fluctuations and details about the measurement setup.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

These features allow the quantum signal and reference beam to interact in a controlled way, enabling simultaneous measurement of two conjugate quadratures.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

I am arguing that the question of who should receive them has not been asked with nearly enough precision, and that a baseline GLP-1 measurement is an obvious, low-cost starting point.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

She added nine more measurement points to the bulge.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone