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measuring

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

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

  • Noun

    A device or instrument for measuring.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with measuring
measures , pleasers , teasers
Variants
List of all variants of measuring that leads to same result
measure , measured , measurer , measurers , measures , measuring , measuring worm , measuring worms , measuring cup , measuring jug , measuring tape , measure up , measured up , measures up , measuring up , pre-measure , pre-measured , pre-measures , pre-measuring , premeasure , premeasured , premeasures , premeasuring , measure off , measured off , measures off , measuring off , measure out , measured out , measures out , measuring out
Forms
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measures, measured, measuring, measurable


Etymology
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From Old French mesurer, from mesure measure.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the ancient Egyptians used the cubit, a measurement equal to the length of a man's arm from the elbow to the middle finger, as a standard unit of length?

  2. The international system of units, also known as the metric system, is the most widely used system of measurement in the world.


Related Concepts
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  1. Units of measurement: A standardized system of measurement used to quantify various physical quantities.

  2. Calibration: The process of adjusting a measuring instrument to ensure accurate measurements.


Culture
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Measuring has been an essential part of human civilization since ancient times. It has been used in various fields such as science, engineering, agriculture, and commerce. Measuring has been depicted in literature, art, and music, representing the human quest for knowledge and understanding of the world.

How to Memorize "measuring"

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  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

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