Spanish word

medición

Pronunciation

IPA/meðiˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmeasurement

Example

Necesito la medición de la presión.

I need the pressure measurement.

Illustration for medición (measurement)

More examples

¿Has registrado la última medición?

Have you logged the latest measurement?

Core concept

Numeric value obtained by measuring a quantity.

Common phrases

  • registrar la medición

    log the measurement

  • leer la medición

    read the reading

Similar words

medida: Number obtained when measuring dimensions like length or mass.
lectura: Instrument reading displayed by a device.
valor: Numerical value resulting from a measurement or computation.
dato: Individual measured observation recorded as data.

Definition in Spanish

Resultado cuantitativo obtenido al medir; dato numérico que refleja una magnitud.

Word origin

From Spanish medir 'to measure' (from Latin metiri) plus the noun-forming suffix -ción (from Latin -tionem), naming the result of measuring.

Usage tips

  • Commonly used in reports and technical contexts; in casual speech speakers often say la medida or use the verb medir instead of medición.

Other meanings

  • readingnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • medidameasurementnoun
  • medidormeternoun

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