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- pronunciation:
- me
zhr
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part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
measures, measuring, measured |
definition 1: |
to find out the exact size of something.
He measured the room before he bought a new rug.
- similar words:
- calculate
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definition 2: |
used to say how long, wide, or large something is.
This board measures three feet in length.This room measures 12 feet by 10 feet.- similar words:
- be
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related words: |
evaluate, time |
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derivation: |
measurer (n.) |
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