Definition

An incorrect or inaccurate measurement of something.

Example

The mismeasurement of the room's dimensions led to problems with the furniture fitting.

Conversation

I think there was a mismeasurement in the recipe we tried last night.

Really? What makes you say that?

The cake turned out way too dry, and I measured everything carefully.

That could definitely be the issue; a small mismeasurement can change everything!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Mismeasurement → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly) and "measure" (from Latin "metiri", meaning to measure) and "-ment" (a suffix indicating the action or result of a verb). The word "mismeasurement" refers to the act or result of measuring something incorrectly or wrongly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'measure' meaning to determine size or amount. This helps you remember that 'mismeasurement' is about measuring something incorrectly.

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