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CEFR C2 Vocabulary - Measurement
Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Measurement, collected specifically for level C2 learners.
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photometry
[noun]
the scientific measurement of light in terms of its intensity, color, and other properties
altimeter
[noun]
an instrument used to measure and indicate the altitude of an object above a fixed level, typically the Earth's surface
ampere
[noun]
the unit of electric current, symbolized as "A" in the International System of Units (SI)
hypsometry
[noun]
the measurement of land elevation variations comparing to sea level or a chosen reference point
anemometry
[noun]
the measurement of wind speed and direction using specialized instruments called anemometers
hydrometry
[noun]
the measurement and analysis of water flow, levels, and properties in natural bodies of water and hydraulic systems
spectrometry
[noun]
the measurement and analysis of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation emitted or absorbed by substances
voltmeter
[noun]
a device used to measure the electric potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit
manometer
[noun]
a device used to measure the pressure of gases or liquids in a closed system, typically by comparing it to atmospheric pressure
metrology
[noun]
the scientific study of measurement, including the development of measurement standards and techniques
calorimetry
[noun]
the scientific measurement of heat exchange in chemical or physical processes
gravimetry
[noun]
the measurement of variations in gravitational fields to understand the Earth's structure and properties
luminance unit
[noun]
a measure of the brightness of a light source as perceived by the human eye
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