Synonyms for

Measuring

Verb / ˈmeʒɜ:ɪŋ / Another word for measuring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Measuring means finding out how big or small something is.

Synonyms & similar words

valuate mensuration value measure measurement mensurate assess appraise measureout evaluate quantify determining gauging assessing evaluating calculating estimating quantifying surveying weighing appraising judging metering checking testing grading scoring tabulating tallying reckoning calibrating

Synonyms by register

Formal

quantifying assessing evaluating calibrating

Informal

gauging sizing up taking a reading

Literary

appraising reckoning

Antonyms

estimating guessing approximating judging reckoning speculating

Common collocations

  • measuring tape
  • measuring cup
  • measuring instrument
  • measuring distance
  • measuring progress
  • measuring performance
  • measuring temperature

Word family

noun measurement
verb measure
adjective measurable

Usage note

The word 'measuring' implies a precise determination of quantity or extent. Avoid using it when a less exact estimation is intended.

Example sentences

  1. I am measuring the ingredients for the cake recipe.
  2. The teacher is measuring how tall each student is.
  3. The scientist is measuring the temperature of the water.
  4. The tailor is measuring the length of the fabric.
  5. The carpenter is measuring the width of the board.

Quotes

  • "In science, we must be interested in things, not in persons." - Marie Curie
  • "I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
  • "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucius

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words