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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
measurement

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

Ex: Measurement errors can lead to inaccurate results, so it's important to use calibrated instruments. 
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to measure

to find out the exact size of something or someone

Ex: The tailor regularly measures customers to ensure a perfect fit for their clothes. 
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quality
quality
[noun]

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

Ex: The quality of the product exceeded their expectations, making it a top choice among consumers. 
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quantity
quantity
[noun]

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

Ex: She bought a large quantity of apples for the upcoming event. 
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to increase

to become larger in amount or size

Ex: The temperature is expected to increase throughout the day. 
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to decrease

to become less in amount, size, or degree

Ex: The temperature is decreasing as we move into the cooler season. 
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unit
unit
[noun]

a standard measure used to tell the amount of something

Ex: A dozen is a unit of twelve items. 
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degree
degree
[noun]

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

Ex: A right angle measures 90 degrees. 
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meter
meter
[noun]

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

Ex: The length of the room is 5 meters. 
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centimeter

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

Ex: The baby's height was measured in centimeters at the doctor's office. 
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millimeter

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

Ex: The diameter of the wire is measured in millimeters. 
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kilometer
kilometer
[noun]

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

Ex: The marathon route spans 42.195 kilometers. 
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gram
gram
[noun]

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

Ex: The package weighs 500 grams. 
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metric ton

a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms

Ex: The shipment contained 50 metric tons of wheat. 
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milligram
milligram
[noun]

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

Ex: The vitamin supplement contains 50 milligrams of calcium. 
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liter
liter
[noun]

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

Ex: She drank half a liter of orange juice. 
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milliliter

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

Ex: The baby bottle can hold up to 250 milliliters of formula. 
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foot
foot
[noun]

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

Ex: The length of the room is 15 feet. 
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mile
mile
[noun]

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

Ex: The marathon route is 26.2 miles long. 
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pound
pound
[noun]

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

Ex: She bought a pound of coffee beans to grind fresh for her morning cup of coffee. 
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width
width
[noun]

the distance of something from side to side

Ex: The width of the river is about 50 meters. 
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depth
depth
[noun]

the distance below the top surface of something

Ex: The depth of the ocean is immeasurable in some areas. 
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length
length
[noun]

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

Ex: What is the length of the hallway? 
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height
height
[noun]

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

Ex: He checked the height of the doorway to make sure the furniture would fit through. 
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weight
weight
[noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: The weight of the bag is 10 kilograms. 
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size
size
[noun]

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

Ex: What is the size of the bookshelf in terms of height, width, and depth? 
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large
large
[Adjective]

above average in amount or size

Ex: The elephant was large, towering over the other animals in the savanna. 
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medium
medium
[Adjective]

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

Ex: They ordered a medium pizza to share among the group, neither too big nor too small. 
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long
long
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms. 
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thin
thin
[Adjective]

having opposite sides or surfaces that are close together

Ex: The paper was thin, allowing light to pass through easily. 
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wide
wide
[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The river was wide, spanning several hundred meters across. 
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narrow
narrow
[Adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The narrow path wound its way through the dense forest, barely wide enough for one person to pass. 
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thick
thick
[Adjective]

having a long distance between opposite sides

Ex: The tree trunk was thick, requiring multiple people to wrap their arms around it. 
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yard
yard
[noun]

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

Ex: The football field is 100 yards long. 
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amount
amount
[noun]

the total number or quantity of something

Ex: The amount of rainfall last month was unusually high, causing flooding in some areas. 
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close
close
[Adjective]

near in distance

Ex: The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors. 
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average
average
[noun]

a standard level that is considered to be ordinary or usual

Ex: His performance was slightly below the team's average. 
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