English dictionary
measure
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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
ExamplesThe situation called for strong measures.
Synonyms stepSource: WordNet 3.0
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how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
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a statute in draft before it becomes law
Synonyms billSource: WordNet 3.0
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the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
ExamplesThe measurements were carefully done.
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a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
ExamplesThey set the measure for all subsequent work.
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(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
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musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats
Synonyms barSource: WordNet 3.0
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measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
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a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance
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A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and stated; hence, a rule by which anything is adjusted or judged.
Source: webster1913
verb
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determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
ExamplesMeasure the length of the wall.
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express as a number or measure or quantity
Synonyms quantifySource: WordNet 3.0
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have certain dimensions
ExamplesThis table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches.
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evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
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To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity of, by a certain rule or standard; to take the dimensions of; hence, to estimate; to judge of; to value; to appraise.
Source: webster1913
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To make a measurement or measurements.
Source: webster1913