a unit used for measuring ANGLES or temperatures
The temperature fell 10 degrees last night.

a scientific test that is performed to study something and see how it reacts to different conditions
The scientist conducted many experiments before reaching a conclusion.

the bright FLASHES of light in the sky caused by a storm
The lightning looked scarier in the country side with no tall buildings to block it.

the act or process of determining the size of something or someone
Her measurement of the room was off by a few inches.

to state that something will happen in the future
It was difficult to predict who will win the election.

a surface on which people can SKI
Her skiing ability improved so significantly that she no longer skied down the beginners slopes.

a cream that you put on your skin to protect it completely from the harmful effects of the sun
You should put on some sunblock at least a half hour before you go out in the sun.

to produce the liquid that comes through to cool one's skin when hot or anxious
I began to sweat on the long walk home.

an instrument for measuring temperature
According to the thermometer, the temperature is only 3 degrees outside.

a storm with thunder and lightning and heavy rain
The thunderstorm raged outside.