Talking about Measurement: English Vocabulary List

the measurable size of phenomena such as distance, mass, speed, luminosity, etc. based on quantitative scale

"The magnitude was immense."

"Scientists are still studying the immense magnitude of the universe and its vast cosmic structures."

the measure of the distance between two parallel surfaces of an object

"The thickness of the ice was enough to walk on safely."

"The thickness of a material is the distance between its two opposite surfaces"

the distance between two sides of something

"The breadth of the river was wide."

"The breadth of a curriculum refers to the wide range of topics covered to provide a comprehensive educational experience for students."

the quality, level, or degree of someone's abilities, character, or performance in a particular field or activity

"She has high caliber."

"The company only hires individuals of the highest caliber to maintain its reputation for excellence."

the quality or state of being excessively long or extended in duration

"The lengthiness of the meeting made everyone tired and bored."

"The lengthiness of the legal process was frustrating for all parties involved"

a unit for measuring weight equal to approximately 28.34 grams

"One ounce weighs 28 grams."

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure"

a timepiece that shows the time in a very exact way, especially one used at sea

"The ship used a chronometer."

"Navigators relied on the highly accurate chronometer to determine their precise longitude at sea."

a unit used in North America and Britain for measuring land area that equals 4047 square meters or 4840 square yards

"The land is one acre."

"They purchased a sprawling ten-acre property to build their dream home and extensive gardens."