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measuring

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

Examples :

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level."
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Illustration thermometer

thermometer noun

/θəˈmɒmɪtə/ /θɚˈmɑmɪtɚ/

An apparatus used to measure temperature.

"The thermometer showed the room temperature was 25 degrees Celsius. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration centimetres

centimetres noun

/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtəz/ /ˈsɛntəˌmiːtəz/

An SI unit of length equal to 10-2 metres. Symbol: cm

"The rainfall yesterday measured three centimetres. "

Illustration ascertain

ascertain verb

/ˌæsəˈteɪn/ /ˌæsɚˈteɪn/

To find out definitely; to discover or establish.

"As soon as we ascertain what the situation is, we can plan how to proceed."

Illustration comparison

comparison noun

/kəmˈpæɹɪsən/

The act of comparing or the state or process of being compared.

"to bring a thing into comparison with another;  there is no comparison between them"

Illustration distribute

distribute verb

/dɨˈstɹɪbjuːt/ /dɪˈstɹɪbjut/

To divide into portions and dispense.

"He distributed the bread amongst his followers."

Illustration measurement

measurement noun

/ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/

The act of measuring.

"The measurement of the room's length was important for ordering new furniture. "

Illustration understanding

understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

Illustration increments

increments noun

/ˈɪŋkrəmən(t)s/ /ˈɪŋkrɪmən(t)s/

The action of increasing or becoming greater.

"The construction of the new building will progress in small increments to minimize disruption to the neighborhood. "

Illustration temperature

temperature noun

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹətʃə(ɹ)/

A measure of cold or heat, often measurable with a thermometer.

"The temperature in the room dropped nearly 20 degrees; it went from hot to cold."

Illustration carpenter

carpenter noun

/ˈkɑː.pən.tə/ /ˈkɑɹpəntɚ/

A person skilled at carpentry, the trade of cutting and joining timber in order to construct buildings or other structures.

"The carpenter built a new wooden bookshelf for my bedroom. "

Illustration calculated

calculated verb

/ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/

To determine the value of something or the solution to something by a mathematical process.

"Calculate the square root of 3 to 10 decimal places."