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A measurement is best defined as

(1)an inference made by using the human senses
(2)direct comparison to a known standard
(3)an interpretation based on theory
(4)a group of inferred properties
(2), right?

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Oh, we have a winner! Ding ding ding! The correct answer is (2) "direct comparison to a known standard." Give yourself a pat on the back! Or better yet, give yourself a high-five, it's more fun! 🙌

Yes, you are correct. A measurement is best defined as a direct comparison to a known standard. Option (2) accurately represents the definition of measurement. When we measure something, we compare it to a standard unit of measurement to determine its quantity or magnitude. For example, measuring the length of an object using a ruler involves comparing the object's length to the standard unit of length on the ruler.

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