Antonyms for measurements


Grammar : Noun
Spell : mezh-er-muh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɛʒ ər mənt


Definition of measurements

Origin :
  • 1751, "act of measuring," from measure (v.) + -ment. Related: Measurements. Meaning "dimension obtained by measuring" is from 1756.
  • noun calculation
Example sentences :
  • Travelers have differed in their measurements of this stupendous growth.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • Other measurements could not be obtained, owing to the subject's obstinate resistance.
  • Extract from : « Criminal Man » by Gina Lombroso-Ferrero
  • Some will prefer a severely dry and bald record of measurements.
  • Extract from : « The Task of Social Hygiene » by Havelock Ellis
  • "I must take samples and measurements for my report," said Lennon.
  • Extract from : « Bloom of Cactus » by Robert Ames Bennet
  • While I rubbed her hands and arms, Miller took notes and measurements.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow World » by Hamlin Garland
  • So I looked again at the measurements and concluded he was a man we ought not to lose.
  • Extract from : « Ethics in Service » by William Howard Taft
  • After taking their measurements, they advanced for one hour.
  • Extract from : « Islands of Space » by John W Campbell
  • A member which is the main portion of the tool, and from which all measurements are taken.
  • Extract from : « Carpentry for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
  • Have a work side and a work edge, and make all measurements therefrom.
  • Extract from : « Carpentry for Boys » by J. S. Zerbe
  • The civil engineer will be more accurate in his measurements and calculations.
  • Extract from : « Quiet Talks on Power » by S.D. Gordon

Synonyms for measurements

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