Essential Math Vocabulary: Measurement and Data, List 2

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  1. area
    the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary
  2. distance
    the property created by the space between two objects
  3. gallon
    United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
  4. gram
    a unit of mass approximately equal to 0.035 ounces
  5. height
    distance from the base of something to its top
  6. inch
    a unit of length equal to one-twelfth of a foot
  7. length
    the linear extent in space from one end to the other
  8. liter
    a metric unit of capacity; equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters
  9. mass
    the property of a body that causes it to have weight
  10. meter
    a basic unit of length (approximately 1.094 yards)
  11. metric
    based on a decimal unit of measurement
  12. minute
    a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
  13. perimeter
    a line enclosing a plane area
  14. quart
    a unit of liquid equal to 32 fluid ounces or two pints
  15. quarter
    one of four equal parts
  16. ruler
    a measuring stick
  17. temperature
    the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment
  18. volume
    the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
  19. width
    the extent of something from side to side
  20. yard
    a unit of length equal to 3 feet
Created on Wed Jul 14 11:17:55 EDT 2021 (updated Wed Jul 14 11:21:55 EDT 2021)

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