Definitions

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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But by the battleground measurement, it obviously shouldn’t be South Carolina.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Researchers first collected about 20 continuous hours of observations to establish a baseline measurement of the star's light.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

To limit measurement error, the two-person teams were instructed to make decisions independently, so that each of Hollywood’s 30 census tracts would, in effect, be counted twice.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Calibration curves for all eight PAHs had R2 values above 0.99, indicating a highly linear and reliable measurement system.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

They’re immersed, heads bent over a drawing, taking a measurement.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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