Admeasurement

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɛʒmənt/

Definitions of admeasurement

noun a measurement or dimensions of something

Example Sentences

A1 The admeasurement of the room showed it was 10 feet by 12 feet.

A2 The admeasurement of the land was necessary before building could begin.

B1 The admeasurement of the ingredients is crucial for the recipe to turn out right.

B2 The admeasurement of the building's dimensions was meticulous and precise.

C1 The admeasurement of the data required advanced technology and tools.

C2 The admeasurement of the project's scope was extensive and detailed.

Examples of admeasurement in a Sentence

formal The admeasurement of the land was conducted by a professional surveyor.

informal They're still working on the admeasurement of the room dimensions.

slang I have no idea how to do the admeasurement for this project.

figurative The admeasurement of his success was evident in the number of awards he received.

Grammatical Forms of admeasurement

• plural: admeasurements
• comparative: more admeasurable
• superlative: most admeasurable
• present tense: admeasures
• future tense: will admeasure
• perfect tense: has admeasured
• continuous tense: is admeasuring
• singular: admeasurement
• positive degree: admeasurement
• infinitive: to admeasure
• gerund: admeasuring
• participle: admeasured

Origin and Evolution of admeasurement

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'admeasurement' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old French admesurer, from Latin ad- 'to' + mensurare 'to measure'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the act of measuring land or property for assessment or division, the term 'admeasurement' has evolved to also encompass the concept of measuring or assessing anything in a broader sense.