measuring Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
mensuration; measure; measurement.
- the measurements were carefully done
- his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate
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verb determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
mensurate; measure out; measure.
- Measure the length of the wall
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verb express as a number or measure or quantity
quantify; measure.
- Can you quantify your results?
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verb have certain dimensions
measure.
- This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches
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verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
evaluate; measure; value; assess; valuate; appraise.
- I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
- access all the factors when taking a risk
WordNet
Meas"ur*ing adjective
Definitions
Used in, or adapted for, ascertaining measurements, or dividing by measure.