Which measurement is longer?
\[
\square \frac{11}{16} \text { in. } \square \frac{7}{8} \text { in. }
\]

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\(\boxed{\frac{7}{8}\text{ in.}}\) is the final answer.

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Step 1 ：Convert the fractions to decimal form.

Step 2 ：\(\frac{11}{16}\) is approximately 0.6875 and \(\frac{7}{8}\) is approximately 0.875.

Step 3 ：Compare the decimal values of the two fractions.

Step 4 ：0.875 is greater than 0.6875.

Step 5 ：Therefore, the measurement \(\frac{7}{8}\) in. is longer.

Step 6 ：\(\boxed{\frac{7}{8}\text{ in.}}\) is the final answer.