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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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 .

to measure [verb]

to find out the exact size of something or someone

Ex: Right now , the engineer is measuring the dimensions of the building .

quality [noun]

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

Ex: The quality of the service provided by the hotel staff left a lasting impression on the guests .

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 .

to increase [verb]

to become larger in amount or size

Ex: As demand for the product rises , prices tend to increase .

to decrease [verb]

to become less in amount, size, or degree

Ex: The noise decreased as the construction work came to an end .

unit [noun]

a standard measure used to tell the amount of something

Ex: A mole is a unit of measurement in chemistry , representing a specific number of atoms or molecules .

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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meter [noun]

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

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

centimeter [noun]

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

Ex: The length of the pencil is 15 centimeters .

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 .

gram [noun]

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

Ex: The recipe calls for 100 grams of sugar .

metric ton [noun]

a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms

Ex: This truck can carry up to 40 metric tons of cargo .

milligram [noun]

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

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

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 .

milliliter [noun]

a unit for measuring the quantity of a liquid or gas that equals one thousandth of a liter

Ex: The syringe is calibrated to deliver precise amounts in milliliters .

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 .

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 .

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 .

width [noun]

the distance of something from side to side

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

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 .

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 .

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 .

weight [noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

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

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 .

large [adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: The large book was heavy and difficult to carry around .

medium [adjective]

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

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long [adjective]

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

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thin [adjective]

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

Ex: The crust of the pizza was thin , crispy , and delicious .

wide [adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The field was wide , providing plenty of space for the children to play .

narrow [adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The river flowed through a narrow gorge , with steep cliffs on either side .

thick [adjective]

having a long distance between opposite sides

Ex: The walls of the fortress were thick , offering protection against enemy attacks .

yard [noun]

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

Ex: The swimming pool is 25 yards wide .

amount [noun]

the total number or quantity of something

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

close [adjective]

near in distance

Ex: The close distance between the two cities makes it easy to commute .

average [noun]

a standard level that is considered to be ordinary or usual

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A2 Level Wordlist
Home Appliances and Devices	Clothes and Accessories	Colors and Shapes	Computer and Information
School and Education	Animals	Appearance	The Human Body
Conjunctions and Prepositions	Communication	Cinema and Theater	Music and Literature
Family and Friends	Restaurants and Food	Health and Sickness	Hobbies and Daily Activities
Home	Time and Date	Necessary Opposite Adjectives	Nature and Natural Disasters
Money and Shopping	Jobs and Work	Sports	Tourism
The Weather	Quantity	Countries and Nationalities	Languages and Grammar
Basic Phrasal Verbs	Flowers, Fruits, and Nuts	Personality and Behavior	Food
Injuries and Sickness	Employment and Occupations	Exercise and Matches	Travelling
Furniture and Household Items	City and the Countryside	Measurement	The Mind
Essential Adverbs	Essential Opposite Adjectives	Emotions	Modal and Other Verbs
Mathematics	Science and the Natural World	Necessary Verbs	Common Verbs
Essential Verbs	Pronouns and Determiners