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medición

measurement

noun meh-dee-SYOHN Rare
Numbers & Measures Measurements

Origin: From Latin metiri (to measure), via medir.

Usage Note

Medición refers to the act or result of measuring: la medición de la temperatura ('the temperature reading'). The broader noun medida covers both a measurement result and a measure/action taken (tomar medidas = 'to take measures'). Medición is preferred in scientific and technical contexts where the process of measuring is emphasized.

Examples

"La medición del nivel del mar es precisa."

Natural Translation

The measurement of sea level is precise.

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