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Measurements

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a measurement of the strength of some types of alcoholic drink, especially spirits

proof [70% proof vodka (=that contains 70% pure alcohol) ]

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the measure of the total volume of all the cylinders in an engine

cubic centimeters (cc) (an 850cc engine)

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used to describe the speed of something, especially a vehicle or the wind

miles per hour (mph) (high winds of up to 140 mph)

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a unit for measuring electrical power

watt (a 100–watt bulb)

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a unit for measuring electric current

amp (ampere) (a 3-amp fuse)

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a unit for measuring how pure gold is

carat (a 22-carat gold chain)

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a unit for measuring the speed of ships and aircraft, equal to about 1,853 metres per hour

knot

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a unit for measuring temperature.

degree (20 degrees Celsius/70 degrees Fahrenheit)

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a unit for measuring weight, equal to 1,016 kilograms in Britain

ton

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a unit for measuring the strength of the wind

force - 8/9/10 / gale/hurricane force wind

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a unit for measuring the loudness/intensity of sound

decibel (noise levels exceeding 85 decibels)

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a system for measuring how strong an earthquake is

the Richter scale

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a floor or level of a building

storey

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musical ensemble consisting of many musicians , typically made up of string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments

nr - piece orchestra

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the degree to which an area is filled with people or things

density

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an article on a particular subject or by a particular writer that appears regularly in a newspaper or magazine

column

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