measurement
/ˈmɛʒ.ə.mənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: measurements
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of measuring.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Value (quantity, magnitude, extent or amount) determined by an act of measuring.
Noun
Examples
Risk is everywhere.[…]For each one there is a frighteningly precise measurement of just how likely it is to jump from the shadows and get you. “The Norm Chronicles”[…]aims to help data-phobes find their way through this blizzard of risks.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “measurement” mean?
The act of measuring.
Is “measurement” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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