Pronunciation

/ˈmeʒərəmənt/

Definitions

• Noun: The action, process, or system of measuring something; the size, quantity, or amount of something ascertained by this process. For example: “The scientist took precise measurements of the chemical reaction.”
  • Noun (figurative): A standard or means by which something can be judged or assessed. For instance: “Beauty is a subjective measurement.”

Phrases

• “Take measurements” refers to the act of determining the dimensions of something using a tool such as a ruler, tape measure, or weighing scale.
• “Make measurements” implies the same process but may also connote recording or documenting the data obtained.
• “Inaccurate measurements” suggests that the determined size, quantity, or amount deviates from the true value.
• “Measurements for success” indicates specific criteria used to evaluate whether a goal has been achieved.

Example Sentences

• Noun (literal usage): “Before ordering new drapes, we need to take accurate measurements of the window.”
• Noun (figurative usage): “Customer satisfaction ratings serve as a key measurement of our company’s performance.”

Synonyms

• Dimension
• Size
• Quantity
• Amount
• Calibration
• Assessment
• Evaluation
• Metric
• Gauging
• Proportion