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Measurement Important System Noun ˈmeʒəmənt ˈmeʒərmənt Metric Accurate

Word3 measurement
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /ˈmeʒəmənt/ /ˈmeʒərmənt/
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  • the metric system of measurement
  • accurate measurement is very important in science.
  • the research is based on the measurement of body fat in schoolchildren.
  • it is important to take precise measurements of the structure.
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measurement

(noun)/ˈmeʒəmənt/ /ˈmeʒərmənt/
  1. the act or the process of finding the size, quantity or degree of something
    • the metric system of measurement
    • Accurate measurement is very important in science.
    • The research is based on the measurement of body fat in schoolchildren.
    • It is important to take precise measurements of the structure.

    Extra Examples

    • Objective measurement is difficult with such poor equipment.
    • By making careful measurements of the eclipses, astronomers have made great progress in understanding them.
    • Engineers took direct measurements of water flow in the harbour.
  2. the size, length or amount of something
    • to take somebody’s chest/waist measurement
    • Do you know your measurements (= the size of parts of your body)?
    • The exact measurements of the room are 3 metres 20 by 2 metres 84.
  3. a unit or system of measuring
    • A hand is a measurement used for measuring horses.
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