specific measurement

collocation in English

meaningsofspecificandmeasurement

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specific
adjective
uk
/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/us
/spəˈsɪf.ɪk/
relating to one thing and not ...
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measurement
noun
uk
/ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/us
/ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/
the act or process ...
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(Definition ofspecificandmeasurementfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Despite the commonalities across models described in the previous paragraphs, the specific combination of variables, andspecificmeasurementof these variables, vary substantially across studies.
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However, we discovered that there was nospecificmeasurementfor a kitchen dinette.
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It would be useful if somespecificmeasurementof the efficiency of specific taxes were included in the new clause—for example, ratios of collection costs to amount raised.
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Thespecificmeasurementprocess for one such instrument is as follows.
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Each set of letters stands for aspecificmeasurementwith an accuracy reading and percent rank below it.
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Speed measurements are only reliable when the distance at which aspecificmeasurementhas been recorded is known.
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For either type of study, there arespecificmeasurementcriteria used to identify the abnormal results.
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Research in the area of human physiology with onboard crew as test subjects needs certainspecificmeasurementand stimulation equipment.
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Metrology is the science that establishes the correctness ofspecificmeasurementsituations.
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In addition, specific measurements of positive attributes are rare in this literature.
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Each objective is prioritized and described by investigations and specific measurements needed for fulfillment.
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Due to the limited duration of the military exercise it was not possible to take specific measurements of noise from ground engine running.
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Can we have specific measurements of performance that we can tell our constituents to expect within a certain timetable?
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It also had specific measurements of 3/4 cut.
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The most specific measurements were taken on the head, which was 4.5 ft in length.
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This form of analysis evaluates the stated plan of action, the indicators, and specific measurements for assessing the project's progress toward achievement of the anticipated goals.
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