Scientific Measurement Terms

adjective Approximate is an adjective that describes something that is close to the actual but not exact or precise.

• The approximate cost of the project is $10,000.
• I think it'll cost around $10,000, give or take.
• The project will cost, like, around 10 grand.
• The cost of the project is in the ballpark of $10,000.

adjective unable to be measured or quantified; vast or limitless

• The impact of climate change on the environment is immeasurable.
• Her love for him is immeasurable, she would do anything for him.
• That new video game has immeasurable replay value.
• The artist's talent was immeasurable, his paintings were truly breathtaking.

adjective not exact or accurate

adverb in an imprecise manner

• The scientist warned that the data collected from the experiment may be imprecise due to measurement errors.
• I think the directions to the party were a bit imprecise, we got lost a few times.
• The map app on my phone is so imprecise, it always leads me the wrong way.
• Her memory of the event was imprecise, like trying to recall a dream that fades upon waking.

noun the process of determining or expressing the quantity, amount, or extent of something

• The quantification of the data allowed for a more accurate analysis.
• We need to figure out the quantification of this problem before we can solve it.
• I'm not sure about the quantification of that, it's all a bit fuzzy.
• The quantification of her love for him was immeasurable.

noun a place or area near a specified location

adverb approximately or near that place, time, or amount

• The estimated cost of the project is around $50,000, give or take a few thousand dollars thereabouts.
• I think the party will start at 7:00 or thereabouts, but we can confirm closer to the date.
• I reckon we'll be done with the game in an hour or thereabouts, depending on how fast we play.
• His argument was strong, but thereabouts is where it started to lose its persuasiveness.

noun the quality of being able to soak up or take in liquid or other substances

• The fabric's absorbancy level is important to consider when choosing towels.
• These towels have great absorbancy, they dry you off quickly.
• I spilled my drink, can you grab a towel with some good absorbancy?
• Her absorbancy for new information is impressive, she learns quickly.

noun aclinic line

• The aclinic line is an imaginary line on the Earth's surface where the magnetic needle points true north.
• You can find the aclinic line on a map by looking for where the compass points straight up.
• I heard that if you cross the aclinic line, your compass will go crazy!
• In life, sometimes we need to find our own aclinic line and follow our true path.

noun the measurement of the intensity of radiation, especially of the sun's rays

• Actinometry is the measurement of the intensity of solar radiation.
• I learned about actinometry in my environmental science class.
• Do you know how to do actinometry for our experiment?
• His actinometry skills are on point when it comes to analyzing sunlight exposure.