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Length, when referring to measurement in one dimension (as in the length of a line segment or a or a piece of string), has a specialized meaning. So does height when it is used in conjunction with base.
Units of Length. When measuring length in the customary system the common units used are inches, feet, yards, and miles. Units of length measure height, width, length, depth, and distance. People use feet to measure their height. Construction worker and architects use feet to measure walls, floors, and ceilings.It is also used to determine one point to another. The end of your thumb to your first joint is about 1 inch long.nits of Length. When measuring length in the customary system the common units used are inches, feet, yards, and miles. Units of length measure height, width, length, depth, and distance. People use feet to measure their height. Construction worker and architects use feet to measure walls, floors, and ceilings.