Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of measurement
"The tailor took my measurements before cutting the fabric for the new suit."
In plain English: Measurements are numbers that show how big, heavy, or long something is.
"The tailor took my measurements before making the new suit."
Usage: Use measurements to refer to multiple specific numerical values or dimensions obtained from measuring something, such as fabric sizes or room dimensions. Do not use it to mean abstract qualities like kindness or intelligence, which require different descriptive words.
Derived from the Old French mesurage, this term originates from the Latin mensura (a measure) via the verb metiri. Its original meaning referred to the act of determining the size, amount, or extent of something.