measurement
nounUK /ˈmeʒəmənt/
US /ˈmeʒərmənt/
A measurement is the size or amount of something that you find out by using a tool like a ruler.
The measurement of the table is two meters long.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of finding out the size or amount of something.
Careful measurement is important when building a house.
3. A set of numbers or details that describe something.
The tailor took my measurements for a new suit.
4. A system used for measuring things, such as inches or kilograms.
In science class we use metric measurement.