Word formation from letters of MEASUREMENT Which ONE of the following words can be formed using the letters of “MEASUREMENT”, using each letter at most once?

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: MASTER

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
Many verbal reasoning questions ask whether a given option can be formed from the letters of a source word. The rule is simple: you may use only the letters that appear in the source, and you cannot exceed the count of any letter present there.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Source word: MEASUREMENT.
  • Letter multiset of MEASUREMENT: {M×2, E×3, A×1, S×1, U×1, R×1, N×1, T×1}.
  • Each option must be checked against these counts.


Concept / Approach:
Count letters in the source, then ensure the option’s letters do not ask for any letter that is absent or in higher quantity than available.



Step-by-Step Solution:
Check “ASSURE”: needs A×1, S×2, U×1, R×1, E×1. MEASUREMENT has only S×1 ⇒ impossible.Check “MASTER”: needs M×1, A×1, S×1, T×1, E×1, R×1 ⇒ all available ⇒ possible.Check “SUMMIT”: needs S×1, U×1, M×2, I×1, T×1 ⇒ letter I is absent ⇒ impossible.Check “MANTLE”: needs M×1, A×1, N×1, T×1, L×1, E×1 ⇒ letter L is absent ⇒ impossible.



Verification / Alternative check:
Recount “MASTER” against the multiset. No letter exceeds the allowed count; all letters exist.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
“ASSURE” needs two S; only one is available. “SUMMIT” needs I; not present. “MANTLE” needs L; not present.



Common Pitfalls:
Ignoring letter multiplicities (e.g., assuming infinite S’s) or overlooking letters that do not appear at all (I, L).



Final Answer:
MASTER

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