Engineering English
Measurement
Engineering Fundamentals · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: The process of determining the size, amount, or degree of a physical quantity by comparing it with a known standard.
Example in context
“Each measurement of the beam's deflection was repeated three times to make sure the recorded values were reliable.”
“Kaydedilen değerlerin güvenilir olmasını sağlamak için kirişin sehim ölçümü üç kez tekrarlandı.”
Where engineers use it
Measurement underlies every laboratory test, site survey, quality inspection, and process control loop; engineers rely on correct measurement technique to obtain data they can trust for design decisions and verification.
Practice: can you use “Measurement” at work?
You must verify that a machined shaft meets its drawing dimensions. Describe which measurements you would take, in what order, and how you would document them.
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“Accurate measurement is the foundation of every reliable engineering result.”
“Measurement” in 21 languages
| English | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Ölçüm |
| French | Mesure |
| German | Messung |
| Spanish | Medición |
| Chinese | 测量 |
| Arabic | قياس |
| Portuguese | Medição |
| Russian | Измерение |
| Japanese | 測定 |
| Italian | Misurazione |
| Vietnamese | Phép đo |
| Hindi | माप |
| Thai | การวัด |
| Indonesian | Pengukuran |
| Korean | 측정 |
| Bengali | পরিমাপ |
| Dutch | Meting |
| Swedish | Mätning |
| Finnish | Mittaus |
| Ukrainian | Вимірювання |
Frequently asked questions
What does Measurement mean in engineering?
The process of determining the size, amount, or degree of a physical quantity by comparing it with a known standard. In Engineering Fundamentals, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Measurement?
Measurement is pronounced /ˈmɛʒərmənt/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Measurement used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “Each measurement of the beam's deflection was repeated three times to make sure the recorded values were reliable.”
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