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A2 Level Wordlist - Measurement

Here you will learn some English words about measurement, such as "increase", "decrease", and "quantity", prepared for A2 learners.

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CEFR A2 Vocabulary

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

Ex: He used a tape measure for measurement of fabric needed for the sewing project .
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to find out the exact size of something or someone

Ex: The measures the patient 's height in centimeters during the check-up .
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quality
[noun]

the grade, level, or standard of something's excellence measured against other things

Ex: We need to improve quality of our communication to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts .
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quantity
[noun]

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

Ex: The store offers discounts for customers purchasing a quantity of items .
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to become larger in amount or size

Ex: During rush hour , traffic congestion tends increase on the main roads .
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to become less in amount, size, or degree

Ex: The number of visitors to the museum decreased this month .
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unit
[noun]

a standard measure used to tell the amount of something

Ex: A foot is unit of length in the imperial system .
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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 degree.
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meter
[noun]

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

Ex: The hiking trail is marked every meters for navigation .
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a unit of measuring length equal to one hundredth of a meter

Ex: The width of the bookshelf is centimeters.
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a unit of measuring length equal to one thousandth of a meter

Ex: The seamstress used a ruler marked millimeters for precise measurements .
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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 kilometers to the mountain peak .
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gram
[noun]

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

Ex: She measured out grams of flour for the cake .
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a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms

Ex: Farmers harvested metric tons of coffee per hectare this year .
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milligram
[noun]

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

Ex: The lab equipment accurately dispenses powders milligram quantities .
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liter
[noun]

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

Ex: He bought liter of soda from the store .
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a unit for measuring the quantity of a liquid or gas that equals one thousandth of a liter

Ex: The capacity of the small vial is milliliters.
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foot
[noun]

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

Ex: The garden hose is feet long .
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mile
[noun]

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

Ex: The bicycle race covers a distance of miles.
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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 pounds, requiring an additional fee .
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width
[noun]

the distance of something from side to side

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

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The welldepth was crucial for ensuring a sustainable water supply during droughts .
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length
[noun]

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

Ex: length of the football field is one hundred yards .
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height
[noun]

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

Ex: height of the tree is approximately 30 meters .
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weight
[noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: He stepped on the scale to measure weight.
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size
[noun]

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

Ex: They discussed size of the new refrigerator and whether it would fit in the kitchen space .
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large
[Adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: He had large collection of vintage cars , displayed proudly in his garage .
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medium
[Adjective]

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

Ex: The painting was medium size , filling the space on the wall nicely .
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long
[Adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex: The bridge is a mile long and connects the two towns.
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thin
[Adjective]

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

Ex: She layered thin slices of cucumber on the sandwich for added crunch .
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wide
[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The fabric was 45 wide, perfect for making a set of curtains .
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narrow
[Adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: narrow bridge could only accommodate one car at a time , causing traffic delays .
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thick
[Adjective]

having a long distance between opposite sides

Ex: The book's cover is made from cardboard that's half an inch thick, giving it durability.
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yard
[noun]

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

Ex: The dressmaker cut yards of fabric for the dress .
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amount
[noun]

the total number or quantity of something

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

near in distance

Ex: The grocery store is close, just a five-minute walk away .
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average
[noun]

a standard level that is considered to be ordinary or usual

Ex: Their monthly expenses were slightly above average.
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