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measurement
noun mea·sure·ment \ˈme-zhər-mənt, ˈmā-\
: the act or process of measuring something
: a size, length, or amount known by measuring something
Full Definition of MEASUREMENT
1
: the act or process of measuring
2
: a figure, extent, or amount obtained by measuring : dimension
3
: measure 2b
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First Known Use of MEASUREMENT
1751
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MEASUREMENTS Defined for Kids
measurement
noun mea·sure·ment \ˈme-zhər-mənt\
Definition of MEASUREMENT for Kids
1
: the act of determining size, capacity, or quantity <The instruments provide accurate measurement.>
2
: the extent, size, capacity, or amount of something as has been determined <The room's measurements are 20 feet by 14 feet.>
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measurement
noun mea·sure·ment \ˈmezh-ər-mənt, ˈmāzh-\
Medical Definition of MEASUREMENT
1
: the act or process of measuring
2
: a figure, extent, or amount obtained by measuring
3
: measure 2
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