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We got his temperature. vs we measured his temperature

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'We got his temperature' is more informal and commonly used in casual conversations, while 'We measured his temperature' is more formal and professional. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality required in the situation.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 754 views

We got his temperature.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is commonly used in casual conversations to informally convey that someone's temperature was taken.

Examples:

  • We got his temperature and it was normal.
  • I got her temperature before she took the medicine.
  • Did you get his temperature when he was feeling sick?
  • May 25, 2014 ... After we got his temperature higher and him slightly stronger, we rigged up a bed for him under the heat lamp. We propped him between two ...
  • Once we got his temperature down though, all he wanted to do was sleep. Thursday was another issue. He was still running that slight fever, but feeling much ...
  • He is very small (12lb.s) but after we got his temperature up, he became very frisky. His name is Monet. 'We had our first cria of the year born in the cold and rain ...
  • Nov 3, 2013 ... Brayden ran a temperature of 104 on Saturday night. We got his temperature down before bed and he woke up on Sunday with a temperature ...

Alternatives:

  • We took his temperature.
  • We checked his temperature.
  • We recorded his temperature.
  • We monitored his temperature.
  • We assessed his temperature.

we measured his temperature

This phrase is correct and more formal or professional.

This phrase is used in formal or professional contexts to indicate that someone's temperature was taken using a specific measurement process.

Examples:

  • We measured his temperature and it was 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • The nurse measured his temperature before giving him the medication.
  • The doctor measured his temperature to check for fever.
  • The thermometer measured his temperature accurately.
  • She measured his temperature using an infrared thermometer.
  • We measured his temperature which was 38.9 C / 102 F. He deteriorated rapidly so I decided to phone the emergency vets which was just after midnight. So we ...
  • 9 ago 2008 ... During the afternoon we found his ears quite cold again, so we measured his temperature and it was 36,9 degrees. Way too low. Our friend the ...
  • 7 ago 2008 ... During the afternoon we found his ears quite cold again, so we measured his temperature and it was 36,9 degrees. Way too low. Our friend the ...

Alternatives:

  • We took his temperature.
  • We checked his temperature.
  • We recorded his temperature.
  • We monitored his temperature.
  • We assessed his temperature.

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