measured quantity

collocation in English

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measured
adjective
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/ˈmeʒ.əd/us
/ˈmeʒ.ɚd/
careful and controlled, or ...
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quantity
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/us
/ˈkwɑːn.t̬ə.t̬i/
the amount or number of something, especially that can ...
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(Definition ofmeasuredandquantityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Themeasuredquantityused here is the surface clevation a t a point a short distance from the paddle.
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Where the egg reduction rate (the reduction in egg count in ameasuredquantityof faeces following treatment in those not cured) was available, this has also been recorded.
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The general approach is that each sensor is described, equations are produced showing how the sensor output depends on themeasuredquantityand shortcomings of the sensor are listed.
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That will be followed by a basic check on the accuracy of the meter by drawing off ameasuredquantityof water.
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In such a context the specific physical quantity is called ameasuredquantity.
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An explosive charge is ameasuredquantityof explosive material.
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Themeasuredquantityis the sum of molecule fragments chosen by the operator.
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Themeasuredquantityis the sum of all the gas along the path of the beam, sometimes termed the "path-integral concentration" of the gas.
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Themeasuredquantityis the difference in the number of gamma rays emitted between the two neutron spin states.
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It would be very easy to do each individual step of this process for somemeasuredquantity.
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In mathematics, specifically algebra, a "conversion factor" is used to convert ameasuredquantityto a different "unit of measure" without changing the relative amount.
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The number given for the temperature of the triple point of water is an exact definition rather than ameasuredquantity.
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Measurements in domains of quantum theory are said to influence themeasuredquantitysignificantly.
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Themeasuredquantityis called "direct-sun radiance".
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Table 1 lists and explains the symbols used to denote the various parameters and measured quantities in this chapter.
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These are species whose concentration is so low that the effect on themeasuredquantityis at or below the level of error in the experimental measurement.
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The production, convection and diffusion terms were calculated directly from the measured quantities without resorting to further assumptions.
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Turning now t o the relation between ensemble averages and measured quantities, we must recognize that a relation which will apply to all kinds of experiment cannot be given.
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The most measured quantities in research on nuclear fission are the charge and mass fragments yields for uranium-235 and other fissile nuclides.
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