measurement
US /ˈmɛʒɚmənt/
Definition
the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Please take accurate measurements before cutting the metal sheets.
Word Family
Synonyms
- dimensionthe magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height)
- sizethe physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
- calculationthe procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
Collocations
- Easy take measurementto perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding measurement
- Medium units of measurement on packagingdescribing units of measurement on packaging (any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange)
- Hard precision measurement instruments in laboratorydescribing precision measurement instruments in laboratory (the quality of being reproducible in amount or performance)
- Very Hard valuable beyond measurement in monetary termsdescribing valuable beyond measurement in monetary terms (something of value)
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.