measuring

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/

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Also seen as: measurings

Meaning · English

Act of measurement.

Noun

Examples

The repeated measurings of one monument result in a mean approximation to something actually existing, and this is an excellent definition of an average.

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).

Common questions

What does “measuring” mean?

Act of measurement.

Is “measuring” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.