Academic IELTS Words for "Measurement"

magnitude

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the measurable size of phenomena such as distance, mass, speed, luminosity, etc. based on quantitative scale

mass

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a large quantity or number of something, often referring to a group of objects or people that are considered together

scope

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an optical instrument typically used for viewing distant objects, consisting of a tube with lenses or mirrors that magnify and enhance the visibility of the object being observed

gradient

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the rate at which a quantity or dimension changes over a given distance or interval

parameter

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a measurable characteristic or attribute that defines the properties, behavior, or functioning of a system, process, or phenomenon

breadth

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the distance between two sides of something

circumference

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the distance around the external boundary of something

caliber

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the quality, level, or degree of someone's abilities, character, or performance in a particular field or activity

gauge

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a measuring instrument or device used to determine the size, capacity, amount, or extent of something

range

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a variety of things that are different but are of the same general type

extent

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size or scale of an object, space, or area

volume

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the amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object

What is "volume"?

Volume refers to the amount of space occupied by a substance or object. It can also refer to the capacity or internal space within an object. Volume is typically measured in units such as liters or cubic meters and is calculated by multiplying the length, width, and height of an object or by using specific formulas for irregular shapes. In the context of liquids or gases, volume is often expressed as the amount of fluid that can be contained within a given container. Volume is a fundamental concept in physics, chemistry, engineering, and other scientific disciplines, and it plays a crucial role in various applications, including the design of containers and the measurement of quantities in everyday life.

lengthiness

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the quality or state of being excessively long or extended in duration

chronometer

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a timepiece that shows the time in a very exact way, especially one used at sea

acre

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a unit used in North America and Britain for measuring land area that equals 4047 square meters or 4840 square yards

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