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: They discussed the size of the new refrigerator and whether it would fit in the kitchen space .

dimension

[noun]

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

Ex: When designing the new bridge , engineers took into account the dimensions of the river and the surrounding landscape .

degree

[noun]

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

Ex: She turned the dial to adjust the oven to a higher degree.

rate

[noun]

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

Ex: The unemployment rate in the region is higher than the national average.

space

[noun]

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

Ex: There was no space left in the parking lot .

statistic

[noun]

a number or piece of data representing measurements or facts

Ex: The statistics revealed that a large percentage of people prefer to work from home.

distance

[noun]

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

Ex: The telescope allowed astronomers to accurately measure the distance to distant galaxies .

scale

[noun]

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

Ex: We need to assess the scale of the problem before deciding on a suitable solution .

measurement

[noun]

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

Ex: He used a tape measure for the measurement of fabric needed for the sewing project .

proportion

[noun]

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

Ex: In fashion , proportion ( like sleeve length to torso ) can make or break an outfit .

length

[noun]

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

Ex: The length of the football field is one hundred yards .

width

[noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: When buying a rug , consider the width of the room for proper coverage .

height

[noun]

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

Ex: The height of the tree is approximately 30 meters .

depth

[noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The well 's depth was crucial for ensuring a sustainable water supply during droughts .

weight

[noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: He stepped on the scale to measure his weight.

amount

[noun]

the total number or quantity of something

Ex: The chef adjusted the amount of seasoning in the dish to achieve the perfect balance of flavors .

quantity

[noun]

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

Ex: The store offers discounts for customers purchasing a substantial quantity of items .

foot

[noun]

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

Ex: The garden hose is 50 feet long .

gram

[noun]

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

Ex: She measured out 75 grams of flour for the cake .

inch

[noun]

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

Ex: " Move an inch to the left , " the photographer directed .

ton

[noun]

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

Ex: The load capacity of the elevator is 5 tons.

kilogram

[noun]

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

Ex: He lifted weights totaling 50 kilograms during his workout .

liter

[noun]

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

Ex: He bought a liter of soda from the store .

mile

[noun]

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

Ex: The bicycle race covers a distance of 100 miles.

milligram

[noun]

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

Ex: The lab equipment accurately dispenses powders in milligram quantities .

pound

[noun]

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

Ex: The suitcase exceeded the airline 's weight limit by a few pounds, requiring an additional fee .

bit

[noun]

a small amount, quantity, or piece of something

Ex: I need just a bit of information to complete the form.

byte

[noun]

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

Ex: The music track is stored in MP3 format and is 4 megabytes in size , translating to around 32 million bytes.

meter

[noun]

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

Ex: The hiking trail is marked every 100 meters for navigation .

millimeter

[noun]

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

Ex: The seamstress used a ruler marked with millimeters for precise measurements .

kilometer

[noun]

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

Ex: The cable car travels a distance of 3 kilometers to the mountain peak .

centimeter

[noun]

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

Ex: The width of the bookshelf is 120 centimeters.

yard

[noun]

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

Ex: The dressmaker cut three yards of fabric for the dress .

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