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commensuration

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /kəˌmɛnʃəˈreɪʃən/

KK: /kəˌmɛnʃəˈreɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The act of making things equal in measure or proportion; the condition where two or more things are comparable or have a common measure.


Example

The commensuration of the two projects allowed for a fair comparison of their outcomes.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about the commensuration of our skills in the project?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think it really makes a difference in our teamwork.
Sloth A
Exactly! When everyone's skills are balanced, we achieve more.
Sloth B
Totally, it creates a smoother workflow for all of us.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
correspondence
equivalence
proportion
Antonyms
discrepancy
inequality
dissimilarity
Root Explanation

Commensuration → It is formed from "com-" (meaning together) and "mensuratio" (from Latin, meaning measurement). The word refers to the act of measuring together or in relation to a common standard.

Memory Tip

Think of measuring things 'together' ('com-') — that's why commensuration means measuring in relation to a common standard.

Visually Confused Words
mensuration
compensation
mensurational
constupration
admensuration
measuration
conurbation
conjuration
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