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measurement

/ˈmeʒəmənt/ · /ˈmeʒərmənt/

CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #5169 in the learning path

测量

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Definitions

n. The process of finding the size, amount, or degree of something.

测量

n. A size or quantity found by measuring something.

测量值;尺寸

Example

We took careful measurements before buying the new curtains.

买新窗帘之前,我们仔细量了尺寸。

Accurate measurement of air pollution helps governments assess whether environmental policies are protecting public health.

准确测量空气污染程度有助于政府评估环境政策是否在保护公众健康。

Collocations

  • take measurements
  • accurate measurement
  • a unit of measurement

Word family

  • measure (v.)
  • measurable (adj.)

Usage tip

指测量过程常不可数;指具体尺寸时可数。

FAQ

What does measurement mean?
The process of finding the size, amount, or degree of something. A size or quantity found by measuring something.
How is measurement pronounced?
UK /ˈmeʒəmənt/, US /ˈmeʒərmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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