測 (Kanji for scientific measurement)

Onyomi

SOKU	We measured the bacteria percolating in his SOCKS.

My rule is to measure your blood and water.

はか＊る	to measure, but (unlike the other two はかる　kanji) THIS はかる　 usually used in a medical or scientific context. (blood pressure, air pressure). Also used for area, distance, sound decibels, angle, capacity. ★★★☆☆

推測(すいそく) する

speculate. ★☆☆☆☆ NP
推 (infer) + 測 (scientific measurement) = 推測 (speculate.)

speculate. Kind of formal: "It's too early to speculate about the economy." "Scientists speculate that..."

予測(よそく) する

predict ★☆☆☆☆
予 (beforehand) + 測 (scientific measurement) = 予測 (predict)

predict,forecast

The PERSON stands beside some shit, but

we measure WATER in cups.

The entrance line of a football game is an example of people in a ROW.

When you ARRIVE, I'll knock you down.