Angol

measurement

gb/mˈɛʒɚmənt/ us/mˈɛʒɚmənt/
A2 Angol
~ 2700
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Főnév A2 quantity
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result of measuring something

The size, length, or amount of something after you measure it.

Használati minta: a measurement of [something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'measurement' (the result) with 'measure' (the action). For example, saying 'I took a measure' instead of 'I took a measurement'.
Szinonimák
dimension (Refers more specifically to a measurable extent such as length, width, or height.) | size (More general; not always based on precise measuring.)
Antonimák
estimate (An approximate judgment without exact measuring.)
Szókapcsolatok
take a measurement |exact measurement |accurate measurement |record measurements |measurement unit
Témák
science |daily life |mathematics |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • The tailor took my waist measurement before starting the suit.
  • Accurate measurement of ingredients is important when baking.
  • Scientists recorded the temperature measurements every hour.
  • The device provides a quick measurement of blood pressure.
  • We compared the measurements of the two rooms.
Példák tanulóknak
  • The table has a length measurement of two meters.
  • She wrote down the measurements of the window.
  • We need the right measurements for the shirt.
  • The phone shows the measurement of your heart rate.
Főnév B1 action
2

process of measuring something

The act of finding out how big, long, or heavy something is using tools or units.

Használati minta: measurement of [something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse this with 'measurement' meaning 'size'; here it refers to the activity, not the result.
Szinonimák
gauging (Informal term for measuring; often used for estimating size or capacity.) | quantification (More formal/technical; refers to expressing something in numbers.)
Antonimák
guessing (Finding an approximate value without tools or exact methods.)
Szókapcsolatok
carry out a measurement |precision measurement |measurement process
Témák
science |engineering |core_vocabulary
Példák
  • Measurement of the room will help us decide on the carpet size.
  • The experiment requires careful measurement of each liquid.
  • Her job involves the measurement of noise levels in urban areas.
Példák tanulóknak
  • We did the measurement before buying the sofa.
  • The teacher showed us the measurement of water in the cup.
  • They started the measurement of the road.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
measurement
IPA
GB/mˈɛʒɚmənt/
US/mˈɛʒɚmənt/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
meas - ure - ment (3 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (meas)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: measurement
  • Plural: measurement, measurements
Szócsalád
Forms
measurements noun
Core family
measure verb A2 measurable adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
immeasurable adjective
Advanced or less common
measurably adverb measurability noun immeasurably adverb
Kifejezések

accurate measurement

1
/ˈækjɚɪt mˈɛʒɚmənt/
fixed phrase

correct and exact size found by measuring

A size, length, or amount found by measuring that is completely correct.

Példák
  • Accurate measurement is essential for scientific experiments.
  • We need an accurate measurement before ordering materials.

take measurements

1
/tˈeɪk mˈɛʒɚmənts/
fixed phrase

find sizes using tools

To use tools to find out the size, length, or amount of something.

Példák
  • The architect took measurements of the entire building.
  • Before making the dress, she took measurements of my shoulders and waist.

unit of measurement

1
/jˈunɪt əv mˈɛʒɚmənt/
fixed phrase technical

standard quantity for measuring something

A fixed amount used to say how big, long, or heavy something is when measuring.

Példák
  • The meter is a unit of measurement for length.
  • Liters and gallons are units of measurement for liquids.

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