1) we usually "measure" (глагол) volume in cubic centimeters.
2) the students were "measuring" (причастие 1)the temperature in the laboratory.
3) "measuring" (герундий) temperature is necessary in a lot of experiments.
4) the operating speed of these systems will be "measured" (причастие 2) in nano-seconds.
5)the distance "measured" (причастие 2) enabled scientists to correct mistakes.