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verb
- 1. ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument or device marked in standard units: "the amount of water collected is measured in pints" Similar Opposite
- 2. assess the importance, effect, or value of (something): "it is hard to measure teaching ability" Similar
noun
- 1. a plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose: "cost-cutting measures" Similar
- 2. a standard unit used to express the size, amount, or degree of something: "a furlong is an obsolete measure of length" Similar
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MEASURE definition: 1. to discover the exact size or amount of something: 2. to be a particular size: 3. to judge the…. Learn more.
a. : an instrument (such as a yardstick) or utensil (such as a graduated cup) for measuring. b (1) : a standard or unit of measurement see Weights and Measures Table. (2) : a system of standard units of measure. metric measure. 3. : the act or process of measuring.
MEASURE meaning: 1. to discover the exact size or amount of something: 2. to be a particular size: 3. to judge the…. Learn more.
noun. the extent, quantity, amount, or degree of something, as determined by measurement or calculation. a device for measuring distance, volume, etc, such as a graduated scale or container. a system of measurement. give the size in metric measure. a standard used in a system of measurements.
29 meanings: 1. the extent, quantity, amount, or degree of something, as determined by measurement or calculation 2. a device.... Click for more definitions.
To measure something is to figure out how much of it is there. A measure can also be a step toward a goal: take measures to ensure you don't flunk an exam by cracking the books.
n. 1. the extent, quantity, amount, or degree of something, as determined by measurement or calculation. 2. a device for measuring distance, volume, etc, such as a graduated scale or container. 3. a system of measurement: give the size in metric measure.
to find the size, quantity, etc. of something in standard units. Blood pressure and heart rate should be measured before treatment. A nurse visited country schools to weigh and measure children. measure something in something A ship's speed is measured in knots.
Definition of measure noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. measure. noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ˈmeʒə (r)/ /ˈmeʒər/ Idioms. official action. [countable] an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim. safety/austerity measures. a temporary/an emergency measure. a series/number/range of measures.
MEASURE definition: 1. to judge the quality, effect, importance, or value of something: 2. to find the size, weight…. Learn more.