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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- measure out
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the exact size, weight, or amount of something that is found by using a ruler, yardstick, scale, or similar device.
The measure of the box was three feet in length and one foot in width.- synonyms:
- amount, dimension, measurement, quantity, size
- similar words:
- magnitude
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| definition 2: |
an instrument or system for making exact measurements.
A ruler is a measure that is marked off in inches or centimeters.- similar words:
- gauge, meter
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| definition 3: |
(often plural) something done to get a particular result.
The police force is taking serious measures to stop speeding downtown.- synonyms:
- means
- similar words:
- actions, length, method, plan, steps
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| definition 4: |
limit.
There was no measure to his kindness.- synonyms:
- limit
- similar words:
- bound, boundary
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| definition 5: |
a unit of rhythm in music; bar.
The first melody lasts for sixteen measures and then is repeated.- synonyms:
- bar
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| related words: |
arrangement, balance, batch, content, dimension, dose, extent, length, mark, move, portion, procedure, proportion, volume, weight |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
measures, measuring, measured |
| definition 1: |
to find the exact size, weight, or amount of (something), using a ruler, scale, or the like.
She measured the rug to make sure it would fit in the hallway.He measured the frame before mounting the picture.
- synonyms:
- gauge
- similar words:
- calculate
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| definition 2: |
to have as a measurement.
This board measures three feet in length.- similar words:
- be
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| related words: |
assess, calculate, chart, clock, evaluate, pace, sound, survey, time |
| phrase: |
measure out |
| derivation: |
measurer (n.) |
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some actions associated with measuring |
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assess, calculate, determine, estimate, figure, gauge, measure, pace, read, reckon, register, sound, survey, weigh |
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