spacemeasure
nounUK /ˈspeɪsˌmɛʒə/
US /ˈspeɪsˌmɛʒər/
A spacemeasure is a way to find out how big or how far apart things are in space.
The scientist used a spacemeasure to see how far the moon is from Earth.
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2. A unit used to tell the size or distance of objects in outer space.
A light-year is a famous spacemeasure for very long distances.
3. A tool or device that helps measure things in space.
The robot carried a small spacemeasure to check the size of the crater.
4. The act of measuring distances or sizes in space.
Spacemeasure helps astronauts know how far they must travel.