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Measuring

verb
/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/
Word Frequency: 18.7

Definitions

1.verbTo ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."
2.verbTo be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)
"The window measured two square feet."
3.verbTo estimate the unit size of something.
"I measure that at 10 centimetres."
4.verbTo judge, value, or appraise.
5.verbTo obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
6.verbTo traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.
7.verbTo adjust by a rule or standard.
8.verbTo allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off.
9.nounAct of measurement.

Synonyms

measurementmensurationgaugingmeteringbenchmarkcalibrationquantitationquantificationcountinglongdetermineweighing

Rhymes With

pleasuringtreasuring
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