Scientific Measurement Terminology

noun a determination or estimation of dimensions, capacity, or quantity

verb to ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something by using an instrument or device

adjective calculated or done with precision

• The scientist carefully measured the volume of the liquid in the beaker.
• I measured the distance to the store before deciding to walk or drive.
• I measured how much I could eat before feeling sick.
• His success was measured by the number of lives he touched.

noun the measurement of the intensity of light, especially of its brightness and spectral distribution

• The study of light and its measurement is known as photometry.
• I'm learning about photometry in my physics class.
• I have no idea what photometry is, do you?
• Her smile lit up the room like a photometry experiment.

noun A word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'equation' is a noun that refers to a mathematical expression.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun. In this case, 'absolute' is an adjective that describes the type of personal equation being discussed.

• The concept of absolute personal equation in astronomy refers to the individual differences in reaction time when observing celestial events.
• The absolute personal equation in astronomy basically means that everyone has their own unique reaction time when looking at the stars.
• When it comes to absolute personal equation in stargazing, it's all about how quickly you can spot a shooting star.
• In life, each person has their own absolute personal equation when it comes to making decisions under pressure.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The weightlifter at the competition was lifting absolute units.
• Wow, those burgers are absolute units!
• My new puppy is an absolute unit of cuteness.
• The CEO of the company is an absolute unit in the business world.