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C2 Level Wordlist - Measurement

Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Measurement, collected specifically for level C2 learners.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
photometry

the scientific measurement of light in terms of its intensity, color, and other properties

[noun]
altimeter

an instrument used to measure and indicate the altitude of an object above a fixed level, typically the Earth's surface

[noun]
anemometer

a device used to measure the speed and direction of the wind

[noun]
ampere

the unit of electric current, symbolized as "A" in the International System of Units (SI)

[noun]
barometer

a scientific instrument used to measure air pressure

[noun]
karat

a unit to measure the purity of gold, the purest gold being 24 karats

[noun]
perimeter

the total length of the external boundary of something

[noun]
hypsometry

the measurement of land elevation variations comparing to sea level or a chosen reference point

[noun]
hydrometry

the measurement and analysis of water flow, levels, and properties in natural bodies of water and hydraulic systems

[noun]
spectrometry

the measurement and analysis of the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation emitted or absorbed by substances

[noun]
voltmeter

a device used to measure the electric potential difference between two points in an electrical circuit

[noun]
manometer

a device used to measure the pressure of gases or liquids in a closed system, typically by comparing it to atmospheric pressure

[noun]
thermocouple

a temperature sensor that generates electricity based on heat

[noun]
metrology

the scientific study of measurement, including the development of measurement standards and techniques

[noun]
calorimetry

the scientific measurement of heat exchange in chemical or physical processes

[noun]
gravimetry

the measurement of variations in gravitational fields to understand the Earth's structure and properties

[noun]
luminance unit

a measure of the brightness of a light source as perceived by the human eye

[noun]
densitometry

the process of measuring how dense something is by assessing how much light it absorbs or transmits

[noun]
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