measurement
die Messung, die Messungen
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measurement
The process by which a physical quantity such as length, temperature, or speed is determined with a measuring device.
Die Messung der Luftqualität ergab erhöhte Feinstaubwerte.
The measurement of air quality showed elevated levels of particulate matter.
measurement
The result or value determined during a measuring process.
Bitte tragen Sie alle Messungen sorgfältig in die Tabelle ein.
Please enter all measurements carefully in the table.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Messungen |
| genitive | der Messung |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Messung | die Messungen |
| accusative | die Messung | die Messungen |
| dative | der Messung | den Messungen |
| genitive | der Messung | der Messungen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The noun 'Messung' (measurement) is derived from the verb 'messen' (to measure). The ending '-ung' is used to form nouns from many verbs. These nouns are always feminine, so it is 'die Messung'.
Die Messung der Geschwindigkeit war sehr präzise.
The measurement of the speed was very precise.
To say what is being measured, you usually use the genitive or the preposition 'von' with the dative. The genitive is more formal than the construction with 'von'.
Die Messung des Blutdrucks dauert nur eine Minute.
The measurement of blood pressure takes only a minute.
Die Messung von der Luftfeuchtigkeit ist wichtig für das Experiment.
The measurement of the humidity is important for the experiment.
In the singular, 'Messung' (measurement) can mean both the process and the result. In the plural ('die Messungen'), it almost always refers to the results.
Die erste Messung war fehlerhaft, also wiederholten wir sie.
The first measurement was faulty, so we repeated it.
Wir haben alle Messungen in einer Liste gesammelt.
We collected all the measurements in a list.
When it is about the process of measuring, the verb 'durchführen' (to carry out) or the more formal 'vornehmen' (to perform/carry out) is often used.
Ein Techniker führt die Messungen am Gerät durch.
A technician carries out the measurements on the device.
Der Arzt wird gleich eine Messung Ihres Pulses vornehmen.
The doctor will perform a measurement of your pulse in a moment.
investigation / determination
Messung directly records a physical quantity using a measuring device. Ermittlung refers more generally to determining a value and can also involve calculating it from existing data. Messung is appropriate when a value is read directly; Ermittlung is more appropriate when it is derived indirectly.
Die Messung der aktuellen Temperatur erfolgt mit einem Thermometer.
The current temperature is measured with a thermometer.
Die Ermittlung der Durchschnittstemperatur erfolgt aus den Messwerten der letzten sieben Tage.
The average temperature is determined from the measurements taken over the past seven days.
