measuring

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˈme-zhər, ˈmā-\
- /ˈme.ʒər.ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˈme-zhər, ˈmā-\

Definitions of measuring word

noun measuring Ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument or device marked in standard units or by comparing it with an object of known size. 1
adjective measuring used for measuring 1
abbreviation MEASURING measurement 0
adjective measuring A measuring jug, cup, or spoon is specially designed for measuring quantities, especially in cooking. 0
noun measuring the act or process of taking measurements 0
noun measuring (as modifier) 0

See all 6 definitions of measuring

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Parts of speech for Measuring

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Full grammatical hierarchy of Measuring

measuring popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for measuring

noun measuring

weighing — to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device: to weigh oneself; to weigh potatoes; to weigh gases.
aligning — to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
averaging — Present participle of average.
calculating — If you describe someone as calculating, you disapprove of the fact that they deliberately plan to get what they want, often by hurting or harming other people.
calibrating — Mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings.

All 15 Synonyms of measuring

Top questions with measuring

how to read a measuring tape?
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