measure of mass
noun phraseUK /ˈmeʒə əv mæs/
US /ˈmeʒər əv mæs/
A way to find out how heavy something is.
A scale is a measure of mass that tells you how heavy a bag of apples is.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A unit used to tell how much matter an object has.
The kilogram is a common measure of mass in science class.
3. The number you get when you weigh something.
The measure of mass of the puppy was three kilograms.
4. A tool or method used to compare how heavy two things are.
The balance is a simple measure of mass for small stones.