As one can see from these examples, a measurement can range from highly concrete and universal to rather conditional. observing that a stick is 27 centimeters long requires little interpretation. The meaning is rigid and understood by anyone, anywhere who is familiar with the metric system. On the other hand, being an "A" student may require considerable interpretation with meaning highly dependent upon circumstance. And, of course, with respect to restaurants, "Charlie's Four Star Chili Dog Heaven" may be just that to some.