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meas·ure
 measure
- pronunciation:
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
measured, measures, measuring |
| 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 |
| 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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