Cool MateMeasurement
UK /["/ˈmeʒəmənt/"]/US /["/ˈmeʒərmənt/"]/
Definition
the act or the process of finding the size, quantity or degree of something
In simple words: The process of finding out how big or small something is.
Examples
- The measurement of the room confirmed it was larger than we expected.
- She took the measurement of the ingredients carefully to ensure the recipe was perfect.
- In science, the measurement of data is crucial for accurate results.
- The measurement of success can vary from person to person.
- He needs to take the measurement of the distance before starting the project.
Usage notes
Use 'measurement' in technical settings, like science or construction. It may sound too formal in casual conversations about everyday things.
Grammar pattern
measurement + of + object
Memory hint
Think of 'measuring' something with a ruler, and add 'ment' to remember it means the act of judging size.
Collocations
- accurate
- careful
- exact
- calculate
- carry out
- get
- instrument
- system
- technique
- a scale of measurement
- a unit of measurement
- accurate
- careful
- exact
- calculate
- carry out
- get
- instrument
- system
- technique
- a scale of measurement
- a unit of measurement
Synonyms
- dimension
- extent
- size
- quantification
- gauge
Antonyms
- estimation
- guess
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'measurement' with 'measure', which is a verb.
- Using 'measurements' without understanding it refers to the quantifying.
- Using the wrong articles, e.g., 'a measurement' instead of 'measurement'.