MEASUREMENT Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word measurement. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for MEASUREMENT
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assessment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth • an amount determined as payable • the market value set on assets • the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event | ||||||||
calculation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods • problem solving that involves numbers or quantities • planning something carefully and intentionally | ||||||||
criterion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated • the ideal in terms of which something can be judged | ||||||||
dimension | nounn | |||||||
noun • the magnitude of something in a particular direction (especially length or width or height) • a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished • one of three Cartesian coordinates that determine a position in space • magnitude or extent verb • indicate the dimensions on • shape or form to required dimensions | ||||||||
estimation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation) • the respect with which a person is held • an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth • a judgment of the qualities of something or somebody | ||||||||
evaluation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of • an appraisal of the value of something | ||||||||
extent | nounn | |||||||
noun • the point or degree to which something extends • the distance or area or volume over which something extends | ||||||||
gauge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc. • accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or compared • the distance between the rails of a railway or between the wheels of a train • the thickness of wire • diameter of a tube or gun barrel verb • judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) • rub to a uniform size • determine the capacity, volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation • measure precisely and against a standard • adapt to a specified measurement • mix in specific proportions | ||||||||
metric | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • based on the meter as a standard of measurement noun • a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them • a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds) • a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic adjective satellite • the rhythmic arrangement of syllables | ||||||||
quantification | nounn | |||||||
noun • a limitation imposed on the variables of a proposition (as by the quantifiers `some' or `all' or `no') • the act of discovering or expressing the quantity of something | ||||||||
quantity | nounn | |||||||
noun • how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify • an adequate or large amount • the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable | ||||||||
scale | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an ordered reference standard • relative magnitude • the ratio between the size of something and a representation of it • a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin • a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the surface of the skin • (music) a series of notes differing in pitch according to a specific scheme (usually within an octave) • a measuring instrument for weighing; shows amount of mass • an indicator having a graduated sequence of marks • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • a flattened rigid plate forming part of the body covering of many animals verb • measure by or as if by a scale • pattern, make, regulate, set, measure, or estimate according to some rate or standard • take by attacking with scaling ladders • reach the highest point of • climb up by means of a ladder • remove the scales from • measure with or as if with scales • size or measure according to a scale | ||||||||
size | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the physical magnitude of something (how big it is) • the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing) • any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics • the actual state of affairs • a large magnitude adjective satellite • (used in combination) sized verb • cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance) • sort according to size • make to a size; bring to a suitable size | ||||||||
standard | adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj | |||||||
adjective • conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind • established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence • conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers noun • a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated • the ideal in terms of which something can be judged • a board measure = 1980 board feet • the value behind the money in a monetary system • an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support) • any distinctive flag adjective satellite • commonly used or supplied • regularly and widely used or sold | ||||||||
yardstick | nounn | |||||||
noun • a measure or standard used for comparison • a ruler or tape that is three feet long | ||||||||
measure | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal • how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify • a statute in draft before it becomes law • the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule • a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated • (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse • musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats • measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements • a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance verb • determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of • express as a number or measure or quantity • have certain dimensions • evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of | ||||||||
measuring | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule | ||||||||
mensuration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule |