measurement technique
nounUK /ˈmeʒəmənt tekˈniːk/
US /ˈmeʒərmənt tekˈniːk/
A measurement technique is a special way to find out how big, heavy, or long something is.
The scientist used a simple measurement technique to check how tall the plant had grown.
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2. A set of steps used in science to collect exact numbers about something.
The lab's new measurement technique helped them record temperature changes every minute.
3. A particular way of checking size or amount, such as using a ruler or a scale.
Using a ruler is a basic measurement technique for finding length.
4. A careful method for judging how much of something there is.
The teacher taught a measurement technique for counting the marbles quickly and correctly.