- present participle of measure.
measuring
Example Sentences
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The Pisa study is just one way of measuring standards in Scotland's high schools.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
In the middle, Zaggle sits at a small wooden desk, measuring, cutting and hand-stitching every piece.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Rain is forecast to start Saturday night across Southern California, but Sunday is expected to be the wettest day of the weekend with widespread but light rainfall measuring less than a quarter inch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
Researchers expect them to eventually release new ice islands measuring roughly 94 square kilometers and 84 square kilometers, although no one knows exactly when those breaks will occur.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
Ben asked, lifting the package and measuring its satisfying heaviness.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
