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measuring

Pronunciation: [ˈmɛʒərɪŋ]

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Learn how to use measuring in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “math/science”

(verb) to find out how big, long, or heavy something is. When you measure, you use tools like a ruler or scale to get an exact number about that thing.

Example

She is measuring the length of the table with a tape measure.

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He isn't measuring the temperature correctly; the thermometer is broken.

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How do you go about measuring the height of the building?

Context: “comparison”

(verb) to compare one thing to another and see how they are different or similar. Measuring can help you understand how much more or less one thing is than another.

Example

They are measuring the differences in speed between the two cars.

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She isn't measuring the results accurately, so the comparison is unfair.

Example

What method are you using to measure the improvements in your skills?

Context: “process”

(noun) the act of finding out the size, length, or amount of something. Measuring helps you get the information you need about things in a clear way.

Example

The measuring of the ingredients is important for the recipe to work.

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The measuring was not done properly, and the cake didn't turn out right.

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What tools are involved in the measuring process for this experiment?

How to pronounce measuring

Pronunciation: [ˈmɛʒərɪŋ]

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