Measurement

the action of finding the size, number, or degree of something

Measurement errors can lead to inaccurate results, so it's important to use calibrated instruments.

to find out the exact size of something or someone

The tailor regularly measures customers to ensure a perfect fit for their clothes.

the grade, level, or standard of something's excellence measured against other things

The quality of the product exceeded their expectations, making it a top choice among consumers.

the amount of something or the whole number of things in a group

She bought a large quantity of apples for the upcoming event.

to become larger in amount or size

The temperature is expected to increase throughout the day.

to become less in amount, size, or degree

The temperature is decreasing as we move into the cooler season.

a standard measure used to tell the amount of something

A dozen is a unit of twelve items.

a unit of measurement for temperature, angles, or levels of intensity, such as Celsius degrees or a degree of pain

A right angle measures 90 degrees.

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

The length of the room is 5 meters.

a unit of measuring length equal to one hundredth of a meter

The baby's height was measured in centimeters at the doctor's office.

a unit of measuring length equal to one thousandth of a meter

The diameter of the wire is measured in millimeters.

a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles

The marathon route spans 42.195 kilometers.

a unit of measuring weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

The package weighs 500 grams.

a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms

The shipment contained 50 metric tons of wheat.

a unit of measuring weight that equals one thousandth of a gram

The vitamin supplement contains 50 milligrams of calcium.

a unit for measuring an amount of liquid or gas that equals 2.11 pints

She drank half a liter of orange juice.

a unit for measuring the quantity of a liquid or gas that equals one thousandth of a liter

The baby bottle can hold up to 250 milliliters of formula.

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

He traced patterns in the sand with his foot, leaving temporary imprints.

a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards

The marathon route is 26.2 miles long.

a unit for measuring weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.454 kilograms

She bought a pound of coffee beans to grind fresh for her morning cup of coffee.

the distance of something from side to side

The width of the river is about 50 meters.

the distance below the top surface of something

The depth of the ocean is immeasurable in some areas.

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

What is the length of the hallway?

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

He checked the height of the doorway to make sure the furniture would fit through.

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

The weight of the bag is 10 kilograms.

the physical extent of an object, usually described by its height, width, length, or depth

What is the size of the bookshelf in terms of height, width, and depth?

above average in amount or size

The elephant was large, towering over the other animals in the savanna.

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

They ordered a medium pizza to share among the group, neither too big nor too small.

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms.

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

The paper was thin, allowing light to pass through easily.

having a large length from side to side

The river was wide, spanning several hundred meters across.

having a limited distance between opposite sides

The narrow path wound its way through the dense forest, barely wide enough for one person to pass.

having a long distance between opposite sides

The tree trunk was thick, requiring multiple people to wrap their arms around it.

a unit of length that is equal to 91.44 centimeters or 36 inches

The football field is 100 yards long.

the total number or quantity of something

The amount of rainfall last month was unusually high, causing flooding in some areas.

near in distance

The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors.

calculated by adding a set of numbers together and dividing this amount by the total number of amounts in that set

His average score in math class is 85%.