High Measurement Unit Key Vocabulary
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<font size=3>'''Area'''</font> - The space that covers a two dimensional figure which is measured in square units. | <font size=3>'''Area'''</font> - The space that covers a two dimensional figure which is measured in square units. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Centimeter'''</font> - A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. | <font size=3>'''Centimeter'''</font> - A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Conversion'''</font> - A change from one unit or unit system to another. For example, inches to feet, inches to centimeters. | <font size=3>'''Conversion'''</font> - A change from one unit or unit system to another. For example, inches to feet, inches to centimeters. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Dimensions'''</font> - The length, height, and width of a figure. | <font size=3>'''Dimensions'''</font> - The length, height, and width of a figure. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Foot'''</font> - A standard unit of length in the US Customary system of measurement equal to 12 inches. | <font size=3>'''Foot'''</font> - A standard unit of length in the US Customary system of measurement equal to 12 inches. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Inch'''</font> - A standard unit of length in the US Customary system of measurement equal to 1/12 of a foot. | <font size=3>'''Inch'''</font> - A standard unit of length in the US Customary system of measurement equal to 1/12 of a foot. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Length'''</font> - A measurement of the distance from one point to another. | <font size=3>'''Length'''</font> - A measurement of the distance from one point to another. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Meter'''</font> - The basic Standard International unit of length. | <font size=3>'''Meter'''</font> - The basic Standard International unit of length. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Perimeter'''</font> - The distance around a closed figure which is measured in units. | <font size=3>'''Perimeter'''</font> - The distance around a closed figure which is measured in units. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Proportion'''</font> - Equality between two ratios. For example, 8:12 and 4:6. | <font size=3>'''Proportion'''</font> - Equality between two ratios. For example, 8:12 and 4:6. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Ratio'''</font> - A compared relationship between two numbers. For example, 2:1. | <font size=3>'''Ratio'''</font> - A compared relationship between two numbers. For example, 2:1. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Rectangle'''</font> - A four-sided figure with four right angles. | <font size=3>'''Rectangle'''</font> - A four-sided figure with four right angles. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Similar Rectangles'''</font> - Rectangles of different sizes with all corresponding angles congruent and all corresponding sides are proportional. | <font size=3>'''Similar Rectangles'''</font> - Rectangles of different sizes with all corresponding angles congruent and all corresponding sides are proportional. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Unit of Measure'''</font> - A defined and adopted magnitude of a physical quantity such weight, length, temperature. | <font size=3>'''Unit of Measure'''</font> - A defined and adopted magnitude of a physical quantity such weight, length, temperature. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Unit Rate'''</font> - A ratio with the second term being a unit of one. For example, miles per hour; dollars per hour, etc. | <font size=3>'''Unit Rate'''</font> - A ratio with the second term being a unit of one. For example, miles per hour; dollars per hour, etc. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Width'''</font> - Measurement of the distance from one side or edge to the opposite side or edge. | <font size=3>'''Width'''</font> - Measurement of the distance from one side or edge to the opposite side or edge. | ||
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<font size=3>'''Yards'''</font> - Measurement of length in which one yard is equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. | <font size=3>'''Yards'''</font> - Measurement of length in which one yard is equal to 3 feet or 36 inches. | ||
Revision as of 15:31, 17 July 2013
Area - The space that covers a two dimensional figure which is measured in square units.
Centimeter - A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Conversion - A change from one unit or unit system to another. For example, inches to feet, inches to centimeters.
Dimensions - The length, height, and width of a figure.
Foot - A standard unit of length in the US Customary system of measurement equal to 12 inches.
Inch - A standard unit of length in the US Customary system of measurement equal to 1/12 of a foot.
Length - A measurement of the distance from one point to another.
Meter - The basic Standard International unit of length.
Perimeter - The distance around a closed figure which is measured in units.
Proportion - Equality between two ratios. For example, 8:12 and 4:6.
Ratio - A compared relationship between two numbers. For example, 2:1.
Rectangle - A four-sided figure with four right angles.
Similar Rectangles - Rectangles of different sizes with all corresponding angles congruent and all corresponding sides are proportional.
Unit of Measure - A defined and adopted magnitude of a physical quantity such weight, length, temperature.
Unit Rate - A ratio with the second term being a unit of one. For example, miles per hour; dollars per hour, etc.
Width - Measurement of the distance from one side or edge to the opposite side or edge.
Yards - Measurement of length in which one yard is equal to 3 feet or 36 inches.
