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Definition of measurer

measurer

/ˈmɛʒəɹəɹ/
meas · ur · er

Adverb:measurably
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Plural:measurers
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Adjective:measurable
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measurer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who determines the dimensions, capacity, or quantity of something, or an official appointed to inspect and certify weights and measures.

Example

"The municipal timber measurer inspected the freshly felled logs at the dock before they were loaded onto the cargo ship."


2

An instrument, container, or device used to ascertain the size, volume, or amount of something.

Example

"She used a small plastic coffee measurer to scoop the exact amount of grounds needed for the morning brew."

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Middle English in the 14th century, formed from the verb 'measure' (from Old French 'mesurer' and Latin 'mensurare') combined with the agentive suffix '-er'.

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