What is the meaning of measuring?

noun

• The act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule.
  • usage: "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"
  • synonyms: measurement, measure, mensuration

verb

• Determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of.
  • usage: "Measure the length of the wall"
  • synonyms: measure, mensurate, measure out
• Express as a number or measure or quantity.
  • usage: "Can you quantify your results"
  • synonyms: quantify, measure
• Have certain dimensions.
  • usage: "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"
  • synonyms: measure
• Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of.
  • usage: "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk"
  • synonyms: measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value