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Definition of measurement

measurement

/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt/
meas · ure · ment
Plural:measurements
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Adjective:measurable
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measurement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action or process of determining the precise size, length, weight, capacity, or amount of something.

Example

"The accurate measurement of the chemical compounds is crucial for the experiment to succeed."

2

A specific numerical value, dimension, or figure obtained through evaluating or calculating a physical quantity.

Example

"The tailor took my chest and waist measurements before beginning alterations on the suit."

3

A standard system or unit used for evaluating physical dimensions or quantities.

Example

"The metric system is the preferred standard of measurement in modern scientific research worldwide."

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• Rhymes for measurement

• Nearby Words

measured
measuredness
measureless
measurement
measurer
meat
meatball

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English: from Old French measurement, from the verb mesurer, rooted in Latin mensura (a measure).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Measurement. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/measurement
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