Scientific Measurements

noun A number expressed in a system of notation that uses a radix of 10, typically including a decimal point.

adjective Relating to or denoting a system of numbers and arithmetic based on the number ten.

• The result of the calculation is expressed as a decimal.
• Just give me the answer in decimal form.
• I can't deal with all these decimals, it's too much math for me.
• Her chances of winning were just a decimal compared to the competition.

verb to make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent

adjective having been made weaker in force, content, or value by the addition of something else

• It is important to dilute the solution to the correct concentration before conducting the experiment.
• Make sure you dilute the juice before serving it to guests.
• I always dilute my drinks with a little bit of water to make them last longer.
• His presence in the meeting diluted the impact of the important announcement.

noun a small or tiny amount or quantity

• The scientist only needed a driblet of the rare substance for her experiment.
• Can you spare a driblet of sugar for my coffee?
• I only have a driblet of cash left after shopping.
• His kindness was like a driblet of light in a dark world.

noun a unit of linear measure equal to one twelfth of a foot (2.54 cm)

• The carpenter measured the board to be exactly 36 inches long.
• I need to move my chair an inch to the left.
• I wouldn't give him an inch in the argument.
• She was willing to go the extra inch to make sure the project was a success.

noun a quantity or quality that is too large or too small to be measured or compared

adjective not able to be judged by the same standard as something else; not comparable

• The differences in their opinions were incommensurable, making it difficult to find a common ground.
• Their tastes in music are just incommensurable, they can never agree on what to listen to.
• Their styles are incommensurable, they just don't vibe together.
• The distance between them felt incommensurable, like they were worlds apart.

noun a measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity or measure

verb to assign a standard or value to something based on comparison with something else

• The interest rate on the loan is fixed at 4%.
• What's the exchange rate for dollars to euros today?
• I heard that new restaurant has a high Yelp rating.
• She has a high success rate in closing deals.

noun a unit of electric charge in the centimeter-gram-second system of units, equal to ten coulombs.

• The unit of electric charge, abcoulomb, is defined as the charge transferred by a constant current of one abampere in one second.
• I have no idea what an abcoulomb is, it sounds like something from a sci-fi movie.
• My phone battery is so low, it probably only has a few abcoulombs left.
• Her kindness towards others seems to radiate with the energy of a million abcoulombs.

noun permission to enter a place or access something

• Only those with a valid ticket will be granted admittance to the concert.
• You can't get in without admittance, so make sure you have your ticket.
• No ticket, no admittance - it's as simple as that.
• In order to truly understand the complex topic, one must gain admittance to the inner circle of experts.