as in dimensions
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
the measurement of the average house lot in that neighborhood is half an acre
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But like the contamination itself, much of these gains are estimates, not measurements — and the water provides a different picture.
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Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
Be open in discussing the success stories when creating measurements and what results the organization is seeking to achieve.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The measurements and calculations show that most dolomite formed at temperatures from 45 to 189 degrees Celsius.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Our measurements from the next CMB satellite — Planck, the successor to WMAP — seemed to only refine this picture.
—Big Think, 8 Apr. 2025
Throughout the project, Jenna and Nick face various challenges, including unexpected structural issues and the need for precise measurements.
—USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
This estimate was based on radio signals emitted by the pale turquoise planet's auroras and direct magnetic field measurements.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Checking your liver enzymes, cholesterol, and other metabolic measurements can give you a sense of where your health is starting.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
This stems from the fact that all data measurements were carried out in Ireland, which falls under those protections.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
Be open in discussing the success stories when creating measurements and what results the organization is seeking to achieve.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The measurements and calculations show that most dolomite formed at temperatures from 45 to 189 degrees Celsius.
—David Bressan, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Our measurements from the next CMB satellite — Planck, the successor to WMAP — seemed to only refine this picture.
—Big Think, 8 Apr. 2025
Throughout the project, Jenna and Nick face various challenges, including unexpected structural issues and the need for precise measurements.
—USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
This estimate was based on radio signals emitted by the pale turquoise planet's auroras and direct magnetic field measurements.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Checking your liver enzymes, cholesterol, and other metabolic measurements can give you a sense of where your health is starting.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
This stems from the fact that all data measurements were carried out in Ireland, which falls under those protections.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Measurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measurements. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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