Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Measurement

Here, you will learn some English words related to Measurement that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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size [noun]

the physical extent of an object, usually described by its height, width, length, or depth

Ex: He measured the size of the room to determine how much furniture could fit .

dimension [noun]

a measure of the height, length, or width of an object in a certain direction

Ex: The artist 's sculptures seemed to defy conventional dimensions , playing with space and form in unexpected ways .

degree [noun]

a unit of measurement for temperature, angles, or levels of intensity, such as Celsius degrees or a degree of pain

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rate [noun]

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

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space [noun]

an area that is empty or unoccupied and therefore available for use

Ex: We reserved a space in the parking lot for our guests arriving later .

statistic [noun]

a number or piece of data representing measurements or facts

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distance [noun]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

Ex: The marathon runner trained to improve her endurance and cover longer distances .

scale [noun]

the size, amount, or degree of one thing compared with another

Ex: The scale of the forest fire was beyond anything the firefighters had ever encountered .

measurement [noun]

the action of finding the size, number, or degree of something

Ex: Accurate measurements are essential for ensuring the success of the experiment .

proportion [noun]

a principle of design that refers to the relationship of the size, shape, and quantity of different elements in a composition

Ex: Classic Greek art is famous for its use of golden ratio proportions .

length [noun]

the distance from one end to the other end of an object that shows how long it is

Ex: She measured the length of the rope to ensure it was long enough .

width [noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: The width of the bookshelf is adjustable to accommodate different-sized books .

height [noun]

the distance from the top to the bottom of something or someone

Ex: The height of the mountain is over 14,000 feet .

depth [noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The swimming pool 's depth was measured at eight feet , ensuring safety for diving .

weight [noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: She checked the weight of the parcel before sending it .

amount [noun]

the total number or quantity of something

Ex: The amount of time spent studying each day directly correlates with academic success .

quantity [noun]

the amount of something or the whole number of things in a group

Ex: The scientist measured the quantity of rainfall over the course of a month .

foot [noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to 12 inches or 30.48 centimeters

Ex: The depth of the swimming pool is 5 feet .

gram [noun]

a unit of measuring weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

Ex: The recipe calls for 100 grams of sugar .

inch [noun]

a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot or 2.54 centimeters

Ex: The doctor said the cut was less than an inch deep .

ton [noun]

a unit for measuring weight that is used in the UK and is equal to 1016.05 kg

Ex: The aircraft 's maximum takeoff weight is 50 tons .

kilogram [noun]

a unit of measuring weight equal to 2.20 pounds or 1000 grams

Ex: The weight limit for the suitcase is 20 kilograms .

liter [noun]

a unit for measuring an amount of liquid or gas that equals 2.11 pints

Ex: The recipe calls for 2 liters of milk .

mile [noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to 1.6 kilometers or 1760 yards

Ex: The highway exit is just a few miles ahead .

milligram [noun]

a unit of measuring weight that equals one thousandth of a gram

Ex: The analytical balance can measure weights down to milligrams .

pound [noun]

a unit for measuring weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.454 kilograms

Ex: The recipe called for two pounds of flour to make a large batch of bread .

bit [noun]

a small amount, quantity, or piece of something

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byte [noun]

a unit for measuring the size of computer data that equals 8 bits

Ex: The program requires at least 4 gigabytes of RAM , which is equivalent to billions of bytes , to run smoothly .

meter [noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The flagpole stands at a height of 10 meters .

millimeter [noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to one thousandth of a meter

Ex: The precision instrument can measure distances accurate to millimeters .

kilometer [noun]

a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles

Ex: The river stretches for 200 kilometers before reaching the ocean .

centimeter [noun]

a unit of measuring length equal to one hundredth of a meter

Ex: The length of the pencil is 15 centimeters .

yard [noun]

a unit of length that is equal to 91.44 centimeters or 36 inches

Ex: The swimming pool is 25 yards wide .

Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
Size and Scale	Dimensions	Weight and Steadiness	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	High Intensity	Low Intensity	Space and Area
Shapes	Speed	Significance	Influence and Strength
Uniqueness	Complexity	Value	Quality
Challenges	Wealth and Success	Poverty and Failure	Appearance
Age	Body Shape	Wellness	Textures
Intelligence	Positive Human Traits	Negative Human Traits	Moral Traits
Emotional Responses	Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells
Sounds	Temperature	Probability	Relational Actions
Body Language and Gestures	Postures and Positions	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Knowledge and Information	Encouragement and Discouragement	Request and Suggestion	Regret and Sadness
Respect and Approval	Attempt and Prevention	Physical Actions and Reactions	Movements
Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication	Understanding and Learning	Perceiving The Senses
Resting and Relaxing	Touching and Holding	Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food
Changing and Forming	Organising and Collecting	Creating and Producing	Science
Education	Research	Astronomoy	Physics
Biology	Chemistry	Geology	Psychology
Mathematics	Graphs and Figures	Geometry	Environment
Energy and Power	Landscapes and Geography	Technology	Computer
Internet	Manufacture and Industry	History	Religion
Culture and Custom	Language and Grammar	Arts	Music
Film and Theatre	Literature	Architecture	Marketing
Finance	Management	Medicine	Sickness and Symptoms
Law	Crime	Punishment	Politics
War	Measurement	Positive Emotions	Negative Emotions
Animals	Weather	Food and Drinks	Travel and Tourism
Pollution	Migration	Disasters	Materials
Adverbs of Manner	Adverbs of Comment	Adverbs of Certainty	Adverbs of Frequency
Adverbs of Time	Adverbs of Place	Adverbs of Degree	Adverbs of Emphasis
Adverbs of Purpose and Intention	Conjunctive Adverbs