rough measurement
noun phraseUK /rʌf ˈmɛʒəmənt/
US /rʌf ˈmɛʒərmənt/
A rough measurement is a quick guess at how big or heavy something is, not an exact number.
He used a rough measurement of his hand to see if the box would fit.
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2. An informal or approximate size taken without precise tools.
The rough measurement of the room was about ten steps across.
3. A first, quick check of an amount before measuring exactly.
She made a rough measurement of the flour before using the scale.
4. An imprecise figure used for planning or comparison.
The builder gave a rough measurement of the wall so we could buy paint.