measuring Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
   mensuration; measure; measurement.
   
   • the measurements were carefully done
   • his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate
2. verb determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
   mensurate; measure out; measure.
   
   • Measure the length of the wall
3. verb express as a number or measure or quantity
   quantify; measure.
   
   • Can you quantify your results?
4. verb have certain dimensions
   measure.
   
   • This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches
5. verb evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
   evaluate; measure; value; assess; valuate; appraise.
   
   • I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
   • access all the factors when taking a risk

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