measurement

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  The action or process of determining the size, quantity, or extent of something.

  - "The measurement of a room's area is essential for buying the right rug."
  - "The measurement of rainfall is crucial for farmers to determine irrigation needs."

• Noun

  A unit or standard of measurement.

  - "The measurement of weight is typically given in kilograms or pounds."
  - "The measurement of time is usually given in hours, minutes, and seconds."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with measurement
despair , repair , repare , square , prepare , repare

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Homophones

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1. measurer () : One who makes measurements.
   

2. measles () : A contagious disease characterized by a rash.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of measurement that leads to same result
measurement , measurements , measurement ton , register ton , ton , tons

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Forms

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measurements, measuring, measured, measurable

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'mesur' meaning 'measure'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known measuring device is a set of limestone cubes, each side of which measures 1 cubit (17.72 inches).

2. The longest measurement ever recorded is the distance from the Earth to the sun, which is approximately 93 million miles.

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Related Concepts

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1. Unit of measurement: A specific quantity to which other quantities can be compared.

2. Metric system: An international decimal-based system of measurement.

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Culture

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Measurement has played a significant role in human history, from ancient civilizations using simple tools like rods and scales to modern technology like lasers and sensors. Measurement has been used to track time, map the world, and understand the natural world.

How to Memorize "measurement"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler or tape measure to visualize measurement.
   - Visualize taking the measurement by using the tool.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'measurement' with a ruler or tape measure.
   - Think of measuring something in your daily life.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Making Every Area Simple To Understand' to remember the meaning of measurement.

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