measurement

nounattested in dialogue

United Kingdom//ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt//
Canada//ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mənt//
Canada/[ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.mn̩t]/
Australia//ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt//

The act of measuring.

noun

1
The act of measuring.
2
Value (quantity, magnitude, extent or amount) determined by an act of measuring.
Risk is everywhere.[…]For each one there is a frighteningly precise measurement of just how likely it is to jump from the shadows and get you. “The Norm Chronicles”[…]aims to help data-phobes find their way through this blizzard of risks.

Etymology

Etymology tree Old French mesurebor. Middle English mesure English measure Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English measurement From measure + -ment.

Forms

plural: measurements

measles · An acute and highly contagious disease which often afflicts…measure · A prescribed quantity or extent. A limit that cannot be…measured · That has been determined by measurement.

measurement · The act of measuring.

measuring · Act of measurement.meat · The flesh (muscle tissue) of a killed animal used as food.meatball · A ball of minced or ground meat, seasoned and cooked.

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