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measurement

[mezh-er-muhnt] / ˈmɛʒ ər mənt /
NOUN
calculation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amount analysis appraisal assessment density dimension evaluation frequency height measure size survey weight
STRONG
altitude amplitude area calibration capacity computation degree depth determination distance estimation extent judgment length magnitude mass mensuration pitch quantification quantity range reach scope thickness time valuation volume width
WEAK
metage
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ignorance unimportance
WEAK
estimate guess

Example Sentences

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Return on tangible common equity, or ROTCE, has become a standard measurement of earnings power for banks, with the denominator excluding intangible assets, such as deferred tax assets, loan-servicing rights and goodwill.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Using a specialized measurement technique, the team tracked how certain metals can trigger the clumping of proteins that contributes to blocked communication pathways in the brain, a key feature of Alzheimer's.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

“VO2 max” is a health measurement that suggests how fit you are based on metrics like heart rate during activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

These features allow the quantum signal and reference beam to interact in a controlled way, enabling simultaneous measurement of two conjugate quadratures.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Dr. Viftas reached for a thermos and poured me iced water in a glass cup that had measurement marks on the side.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez