measurer
|meas-ur-er|
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/ˈmɛʒərər/
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/ˈmɛʒərə/
(measure)
quantify size or amount
Etymology
Etymology Information
'measurer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'mesurour', where 'mesure' meant 'to measure'.
Historical Evolution
'mesurour' transformed into the modern English word 'measurer'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'one who measures', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or device that measures something.
The measurer took precise readings of the room's dimensions.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/09 20:51