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Synonyms & Similar Words
assessment
appraisal
evaluation
estimation
calculation
quantification
sizing
calibration
gauging
rating
grading
scoring
weighing
sizing
scaling
proportion
dimension
capacity
volume
magnitude
extent
scope
range
span
breadth
depth
height
width
length
size
proportion
ratio
comparison
analysis
inspection
examination
review
survey
check
test
trial
verification
validation
Meaning of Measurement
The primary meaning of the word "Measurement" refers to the act of determining the size, extent, or degree of something.
Definitions
- The act of measuring something, especially to determine its size, extent, or degree
- A unit or system of units used to express the size, extent, or degree of something
- The result of measuring something, especially a numerical value
Etymology of Measurement
The word "Measurement" originates from the Old French word "mesure", which is derived from the Latin word "mensura", meaning "a measuring" or "size"
The Latin word "mensura" is a combination of "metiri", meaning "to measure", and the suffix "-ura", which forms a noun indicating a process or result
The word "Measurement" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to refer to the act of determining the size or extent of something
Example Uses
- The measurement of the room was taken to determine the amount of furniture that could fit
- The scientist took precise measurements of the experiment to ensure accurate results
- The company uses advanced technology to make precise measurements of their products
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
guess
estimate
approximation
rough idea
vague notion
uncertainty
ambiguity
doubt
confusion
disarray
disorder
chaos
randomness
arbitrariness
subjectivity
inaccuracy
imprecision
error
mistake
miscalculation
misjudgment
misinterpretation
misreading