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measurements

 

[ หˆmษ›ส’ษ™rmษ™nts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

units of quantity

Measurements refer to the size, length, or amount of something, often expressed in specific units such as inches, meters, or liters. They are used to quantify and compare different physical quantities.

Synonyms

dimensions, extent, size

Examples of usage

  • The measurements of the room are 10 feet by 12 feet.
  • She took his measurements for the custom-made suit.
  • The recipe calls for precise measurements of ingredients.
Context #2 | Noun

evaluation or assessment

Measurements can also refer to the process of evaluating or assessing something, such as performance or quality. It involves using criteria or standards to determine the level or value of something.

Synonyms

appraisal, assessment, evaluation

Examples of usage

  • The measurements of his work were exceptional.
  • The measurements of her skills were taken into consideration for the promotion.
  • The measurements of customer satisfaction were high.

Translations

Translations of the word "measurements" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น medidas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Messungen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengukuran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะผั–ั€ัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pomiar

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธฌๅฎš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mesures

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mediciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถlรงรผmler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธก์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠุงุณุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›ล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ merania

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต‹้‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meritve

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฆlingar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะปัˆะตะผะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถlรงmษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mediciones

Etymology

The word 'measurements' originated from the Middle English word 'mesurements', which came from the Old French word 'mesurement'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of measuring and quantifying has been essential to human civilization for centuries, allowing for advancements in science, technology, and trade.

See also: countermeasure, immeasurability, immeasurable, measurable, measurably, measured, measurement, measures, measuring, unmeasurability, unmeasurable.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,984, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.