measurement
Meaning
Measurement refers to the process of obtaining the size, quantity, or degree of something, often using standard units or instruments.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "measurement" with "measuring," which refers to the action rather than the result.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Alice
stood
by
the
window
with
a
notebook
,
recording
the
measurement
of
each
plant's
height
every
week
.
She
noticed
that
the
sunlight
in
the
morning
helped
the
smallest
pots
grow
faster
than
those
in
shade
.
Sometimes
she
adjusted
the
water
and
soil
,
and
the
next
week
she
could
compare
the
results
easily
.
Her
careful
notes
made
it
clear
which
plants
needed
more
care
,
so
she
planned
a
small
schedule
for
watering
and
feeding
.
Common Phrases
precise measurement
measurement tools
measurement techniques
Synonyms
Related Words
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