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measurement

(meʒəʳmənt)
Word forms: plural measurements
1. countable noun
A measurement is a result, usually expressed in numbers, that you obtain by measuring something.
We took lots of measurements.
The measurements are extraordinarily accurate.
2. variable noun
Measurement of something is the process of measuring it in order to obtain a result expressedin numbers.
Measurement of blood pressure can be undertaken by practice nurses. [+ of]
Synonyms: calculation, assessment, evaluation, estimation More Synonyms of measurement
3. variable noun
The measurement of the quality, value, or effect of something is the activity of deciding how great it is.
...the measurement of output in the non-market sector. [+ of]
4. plural noun [with poss]
Your measurements are the size of your waist, chest, hips, and other parts of your body, which you need to know when you are buying clothes.
More Synonyms of measurement

measurement in British English

(ˈmɛʒəmənt)
noun
1. 
the act or process of measuring
2. 
an amount, extent, or size determined by measuring
3. 
a system of measures based on a particular standard

measurement in American English

(ˈmɛʒərmənt)
noun
1. 
a measuring or being measured; mensuration
2. 
extent, quality, or size as determined by measuring; dimension
a waist measurement of 32 inches
3. 
a system of measuring or of measures

Examples of 'measurement' in a sentence
measurement

Just keep it simple and aim for a waist measurement that is less than half your height.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Some personnel dismissed the body mass index measurements because soldiers with a heavier muscle mass might also be classed as overweight.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
At home, I can take my own measurements with no problems.
The Sun (2016)
Radar has a large variety of applications involving precise measurements of distances.
Schneider, Hermann & Schneider, Leo The Harper Dictionary of Science in Everyday Language (1988)
Divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
New methods have permitted measurement of mental processes not possible previously.
Pressley, Michael & McCormick, Christine Advanced Educational Psychology For Educators, Researchers and Policymakers, (1995)
They will also have blood tests and measurements taken.
The Sun (2009)
The changing dress size measurements throw up anomalies.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Remember that what you do is unique and quite beyond simple and misleading measurement systems.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Blood pressure measurement is an important part of health promotion and cardiovascular assessment.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
But the results of these measurements can only be utilised within a frame of reference.
Siann, Gerda & Ugwuegbu, Denis C. E. Educational Psychology in a Changing World (1988)
The standards became the measurements by which the managers were judged and rewarded.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
Then his team makes series of measurements from which they make the finished sculpture.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Hundreds of photos and crucial measurements are taken before sculptors can begin work on a clay replica.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It also tells me exactly how to get a precise measurement of the organ.
The Sun (2013)
It is a measurement process as well as an intensely emotional process.
A Conceptual View of Human Resource Management: Strategic Objectives, Environments,Functions
It may not be too many years before measurements of brain activity provide a new window on happiness.
Paul Martin MAKING HAPPY PEOPLE (2005)
Simple body measurements taken with a tape measure are a way of understanding how your body shape is changing.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In performance measurement you need a measure of the return that gives equal weight to each unit of time.
Charles A. D'Ambrosio & Stewart D. Hodges & Richard Brealey & Stewart Myers Principles of Corporate Finance (1991)
Your waist measurement is the key.
The Sun (2010)
The report also suggests that the metrics system will give a less clear measurement of research quality than the research assessment exercise which it would replace.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Sir, How soon can we go back to our very useful imperial measurements?
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
If you're a SCORPIO look at body measurements.
The Sun (2006)

In other languages
measurement

British English: measurement NOUN
A measurement is a result, usually expressed in numbers, that you obtain by measuring something.
We took lots of measurements.
  • American English: measurement
  • Brazilian Portuguese: medida
  • Chinese: 测量的结果
  • European Spanish: medición
  • French: mesure
  • German: Messung
  • Italian: misura
  • Japanese: 測定値
  • Korean: 치수
  • European Portuguese: medida
  • Latin American Spanish: medición

Chinese translation of 'measurement'

measurement

(ˈmɛʒəmənt)

n

  1. (c) (= length, width etc) 尺寸 (chǐcùn)
  2. (u) (= process of measuring) 测(測)量 (cèliáng)
chest/hip measurement 胸围(圍)/臀围(圍) (xiōngwéi/túnwéi)
to take measurements 量尺寸 (liáng chǐcùn)

Derived Forms

measurements n pl [of person] 三围(圍) (sānwéi)
1 (noun) 
Definition
an amount, extent, or size determined by measuring
Some of the measurements are doubtless inaccurate.
Synonyms
size
books of various sizes
length
dimension
She did not understand the dimension of her plight.
area
Although large in area, the flat did not have many rooms.
amount
I still do a certain amount of work for them.
weight
volume
When water is frozen it increases in volume.
capacity
an aircraft with a bomb-carrying capacity of 454 kg
extent
an estate about seven or eight acres in extent
height
Build a wall up to a height of 2 metres.
depth
The teacher was impressed by the depth of the student's knowledge.
width
magnitude
the magnitude of the task confronting them
amplitude
The operatic amplitude of her voice suits the occasion.
2 (noun) 
Definition
the act or process of measuring
Measurement of blood pressure can be undertaken by the practice nurse.
Synonyms
calculation
He made a quick calculation on a scrap of paper.
assessment
He was referred to a specialist for assessment.
evaluation
Evaluation is standard practice for the training course.
estimation
estimations of pre-tax profits of £12.5 million
survey
a structural survey undertaken by a qualified surveyor
judgment
In your judgment, what has changed over the past few years?
valuation
appraisal
Self-appraisal is never easy.
computation
calibration
mensuration
metage

Additional synonyms

in the sense of amount
Definition
extent or quantity
I still do a certain amount of work for them.
Synonyms
quantity,
lot,
measure,
size,
supply,
mass,
volume,
capacity,
extent,
bulk,
number,
magnitude,
expanse
in the sense of amplitude
Definition
greatness of extent
The operatic amplitude of her voice suits the occasion.
Synonyms
extent,
reach,
range,
size,
mass,
sweep,
dimension,
bulk,
scope,
width,
magnitude,
compass,
greatness,
breadth,
expanse,
vastness,
spaciousness,
bigness,
largeness,
hugeness,
capaciousness
in the sense of appraisal
Definition
an assessment of the worth or quality of a person or thing
Self-appraisal is never easy.
Synonyms
assessment,
opinion,
estimate,
judgment,
evaluation,
estimation,
sizing up (informal),
recce (slang)

Synonyms of 'measurement'

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Explore 'measurement' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of area
Definition
range or scope
Although large in area, the flat did not have many rooms.
Synonyms
range,
reach,
size,
sweep,
extent,
scope,
sphere,
domain,
width,
compass,
breadth,
parameters (informal),
latitude,
expanse,
radius,
ambit,
footprint
in the sense of assessment
He was referred to a specialist for assessment.
Synonyms
judgment,
analysis,
determination,
evaluation,
valuation,
appraisal,
estimation,
rating,
opinion,
estimate,
computation
in the sense of capacity
Definition
the ability to contain, absorb, or hold something
an aircraft with a bomb-carrying capacity of 454 kg
Synonyms
size,
room,
range,
space,
volume,
extent,
dimensions,
scope,
magnitude,
compass,
amplitude
in the sense of depth
Definition
the quality of having a high degree of knowledge, insight, and understanding
The teacher was impressed by the depth of the student's knowledge.
Synonyms
breadth,
range,
degree,
extent,
scope,
magnitude,
amplitude,
comprehensiveness,
extensiveness
in the sense of dimension
Definition
scope or extent
She did not understand the dimension of her plight.
Synonyms
extent,
size,
magnitude,
importance,
scope,
greatness,
amplitude,
largeness
in the sense of estimation
Definition
the act of estimating
estimations of pre-tax profits of £12.5 million
Synonyms
estimate,
reckoning,
assessment,
appreciation,
valuation,
appraisal,
guesstimate (informal),
ballpark figure (informal)
in the sense of evaluation
Evaluation is standard practice for the training course.
Synonyms
assessment,
rating,
judgment,
calculation,
valuation,
appraisal,
estimation
in the sense of extent
Definition
the length, area, or size of something
an estate about seven or eight acres in extent
Synonyms
size,
area,
range,
length,
reach,
bounds,
sweep,
sphere,
width,
compass,
breadth,
ambit
in the sense of height
Definition
the vertical distance of a place above sea level
Build a wall up to a height of 2 metres.
Synonyms
altitude,
measurement,
highness,
elevation,
tallness
in the sense of judgment
Definition
a decision formed after careful consideration
In your judgment, what has changed over the past few years?
Synonyms
opinion,
view,
estimate,
belief,
assessment,
conviction,
diagnosis,
valuation,
deduction,
appraisal

Additional synonyms

in the sense of magnitude
Definition
relative size or extent
the magnitude of the task confronting them
Synonyms
immensity,
size,
extent,
enormity (informal),
strength,
volume,
vastness,
bigness,
largeness,
hugeness
in the sense of mensuration
Definition
the act or process of measuring
Synonyms
measurement,
measuring,
survey,
surveying,
assessment,
calculation,
estimation,
computation,
calibration,
metage
in the sense of survey
Definition
an inspection of a building to assess its condition and value
a structural survey undertaken by a qualified surveyor
Synonyms
valuation,
pricing,
estimate,
assessment,
appraisal
in the sense of volume
Definition
the magnitude of the three-dimensional space enclosed within or occupied by something
When water is frozen it increases in volume.
Synonyms
capacity,
size,
mass,
extent,
proportions,
dimensions,
bulk,
measurements,
magnitude,
compass,
largeness,
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