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measurement

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/ˈmɛʒ.ər.mənt/ · meas-ure-ment

The size, length, or amount of something, typically measured in units.

Meanings

nounformal

The size, length, or amount of something, typically measured in units.

کسی چیز کا سائز، لمبائی، یا مقدار، جو عموماً اکائیوں میں ناپی جاتی ہے۔

پیمائش

pemaish

Formal: پیمائش

Synonyms

dimensionsizequantityابعادسائزمقدار

Antonyms

estimateguessapproximationاندازہمفروضہتقریباً

Common Collocations

  • unit of measurement
  • accurate measurement
  • measurement system

Example Sentences

The measurement of the room was done in square meters.

کمرے کی پیمائش مربع میٹرز میں کی گئی تھی۔

Kamray ki pemaish murabba meters mein ki gayi thi.

We need a precise measurement for this project.

اس منصوبے کے لیے ہمیں درست پیمائش درکار ہے۔

Is mansoobay ke liye humein durust pemaish darkaar hai.

Accurate measurement is essential for scientific experiments.

سائنسی تجربات کے لیے درست پیمائش ضروری ہے۔

Science tajurbat ke liye durust pemaish zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

measurable:Measurable refers to things that can be quantified or assessed, while measurement is the act of finding the size or amount of something.

Word Family

measure
verbپیمائش کرنا
measurable
adjectiveماپنے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of MEASURing for 'measurement' to remember its significance.

Imagine a ruler measuring different objects.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو لوگ حساب رکھیں وہ کبھی نقصان نہ اٹھائیں گے.

Jo log hisaab rakhein woh kabhi nuqsan na uthayenge.

Those who keep record will never suffer loss.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "mensura" — a measuring

First known use: 14th century

The word 'measurement' has its roots in the Latin word 'mensura', which means to measure. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.