measurement
English meaning: Measurement
Definition
The act of measuring.
Example
“The tailor took careful measurements before cutting the cloth.”
Another example: “An accurate measurement of the room is needed before ordering the carpet.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Noun for the act or result of measuring, or a specific dimension obtained ('take a measurement'). Common in science, construction, tailoring and everyday use. Note British 'measurement' versus the verb 'measure'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old French mesurement, from mesurer 'to measure', from Latin mensurare, dating to the 15th century.
Related Words
- spires
- calibration
- measurements
- uncertainty
- calculation
- measuring
- measured
- metric
- quantum
- antenna
Common Collocations
- take a measurement
- accurate measurement
- unit of measurement
- precise measurement
- body measurements
- measurement error
Word Forms
measure (v/n); measurement (n); measurements
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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