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Lanyard vs Measurement - What's the difference?

lanyard | measurement |

As nouns the difference between lanyard and measurement

is that lanyard is (nautical) a short rope used for fastening rigging while measurement is the act of measuring.

lanyard

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (nautical) A short rope used for fastening rigging.
  • A cord used to hold a small object such as a key, whistle, card, or knife, worn around the neck or wrist: a form of necklace or wristband.
  • A cord with a hook; once used to fire artillery.

    • measurement

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of measuring.
  • Magnitude (or extent or amount) determined by an act of measuring.
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    See also

    : A Dictionary of Units of Measurement English adjectives