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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Measurement

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
magnitude
magnitude
[noun]

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

Ex: It 's difficult to fully comprehend the magnitude of billions of dollars in national debt .
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mass
mass
[noun]

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

Ex: The mass of workers gathered in front of the building to protest .
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scope
scope
[noun]

a device that provides visual representations of electrical signals or varying electrical quantities, allowing analysis and measurement

Ex: Troubleshooting the amplifier was easier with a digital scope.
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gradation
gradation
[noun]

a gradual transition from one value, tone, hue or color to another

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gradient
gradient
[noun]

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

Ex: The gradient of the city 's elevation was marked on the map .
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parameter
parameter
[noun]

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

Ex: In medical diagnostics , blood pressure is an essential parameter for assessing cardiovascular health .
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thickness
thickness
[noun]

the measure of the distance between two parallel surfaces of an object

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breadth
breadth
[noun]

the distance between two sides of something

Ex: The breadth of the ocean seemed endless from the ship 's deck .
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circumference

the distance around the external boundary of something

Ex: She measured the circumference of the tree trunk to determine its age .
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caliber
caliber
[noun]

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

Ex: The artist 's intricate paintings revealed her caliber as a master of her craft .
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gauge
gauge
[noun]

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

Ex: She checked the fuel gauge in the car to see if it needed refueling.
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range
range
[noun]

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

Ex: The company produces a range of products , from household appliances to personal care items .
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capacity
capacity
[noun]

the volume or amount that can be contained in a space or container

Ex: The elevator has a capacity of 12 people .
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extent
extent
[noun]

size or scale of an object, space, or area

Ex: The extent of the universe 's vastness is beyond comprehension .
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volume
volume
[noun]

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

Ex: The volume of water in the tank is monitored regularly .
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lengthiness

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

Ex: Starting to take its toll on her was the lengthiness of the commute to work every day .
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intensity
intensity
[noun]

the degree or magnitude of a certain quality or attribute

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ounce
ounce
[noun]

a unit for measuring weight equal to approximately 28.34 grams

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chronometer

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

Ex: They calibrated the chronometer to ensure it met the strict standards for accuracy in their research .
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acre
acre
[noun]

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

Ex: Many people dream of owning a few acres in the countryside to escape city life.
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