measuring
verb (present participle)UK /ˈmeʒ.ər.ɪŋ/
US /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.ɪŋ/
Finding out how big or how long something is.
She is measuring the table to see if it fits in the room.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Judging or estimating the value or quality of something.
The judges are measuring each singer's performance.
3. Having a certain size or amount.
The room measures ten feet across.
4. Taking careful note of something before acting.
He measured his words before speaking to the crowd.