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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photometry [noun]

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

Ex: The new study on plant growth incorporated photometry to assess how different light intensities affect chlorophyll production .

altimeter [noun]

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

Ex: During the climb , the mountaineers relied on their altimeters to gauge their progress and estimate remaining elevation .

anemometer [noun]

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

Ex: The airport 's weather station is equipped with an anemometer to assess wind conditions for aviation safety .

ampere [noun]

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

Ex: The household wiring is capable of carrying a certain number of amperes , preventing overloads .

barometer [noun]

a scientific instrument used to measure air pressure

Ex: The weather station uses a barometer to measure atmospheric pressure and predict changes in the weather .

karat [noun]

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

Ex: When purchasing a wedding band , they decided on a 14 karat gold ring , finding it more durable for everyday wear due to its alloy composition .

perimeter [noun]

the total length of the external boundary of something

Ex: The farmer used a long measuring tape to determine the perimeter of his rectangular cornfield before installing a new fence .

hypsometry [noun]

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

Ex: Hypsometry guides urban planners in development decisions .

hydrometry [noun]

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

Ex: Hydrometry studies help understand the impact of dams on river ecosystems .

spectrometry [noun]

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

Ex: Pharmaceutical companies use spectrometry to ensure the purity of drugs .

voltmeter [noun]

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

Ex: A voltmeter revealed a drop in voltage across the circuit due to a loose connection .

manometer [noun]

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

Ex: Scientists use a manometer to measure the pressure inside laboratory vessels .

thermocouple [noun]

a temperature sensor that generates electricity based on heat

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metrology [noun]

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

Ex: The automotive industry relies on metrology to maintain quality standards .

calorimetry [noun]

the scientific measurement of heat exchange in chemical or physical processes

Ex: Chemists rely on calorimetry to study the heat of combustion .

gravimetry [noun]

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

Ex: Geophysicists employ gravimetry to monitor changes in groundwater levels .

luminance unit [noun]

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

Ex: Graphic designers adjust luminance units to create balanced images .

densitometry [noun]

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

Ex: Researchers used densitometry to quantify the amount of dye in the solution .

C2 Level Wordlist
Size and Magnitude	Weight and Stability	Quantity	Intensity
Pace	Shapes	Importance and Essentiality	Commonness and Uniqueness
Difficulty and Challenge	Price and Luxuriousness	Quality	Success and Wealth
Failure and Poverty	Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Comprehension and Intelligence
Personal Traits	Emotional States	Trigerring Emotions	Feelings
Relationship Dynamics and Connections	Social and Moral Behaviors	Tastes and Smells	Sounds
Textures	Thoughts and Decisions	Complaint and Criticism	Harmony and Discord
Communication and Discussion	Body Language and Emotional Actions	Order and Permission	Advice and Influence
Honor and Admiration	Request and Answer	Attempt and Prevention	Changing and Forming
Movements	Preparing Food	Food and Drinks	Natural Environment
Animals	Weather and Temperature	Disaster and Pollution	Work Environment
Occupations	Accommodation	Transportation	Tourism and Migration
Hobbies and Routines	Sports	Arts	Cinema and Theater
Literature	Music	Clothes and Fashion	Architecture
History	Culture and Custom	Society	Religion
Philosophy	Linguistics	Politics	Law
Crime	Punishment	War and Army	Government
Education	Media	Technology and Internet	Marketing and Advertisement
Shopping	Business and Management	Finance	Scientific Fields and Studies
Medicine	Health Condition	Recovery and Treatment	Human Body
Psychology	Biology	Chemistry	Physics
Astronomy	Mathematics	Geology	Engineering
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