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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- for good measure, measure out
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
calculation of exact dimensions within time or space, such as length, quantity, duration, weight, or capacity.
She made a careful measure of the distance.- synonyms:
- measurement
- similar words:
- calculation, size
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| definition 2: |
the size, quantity, or amount thus calculated.
The measure of the desktop was three feet in length and two and a half feet in width.- synonyms:
- amount, dimension, expanse, measurement, quantity, size
- similar words:
- magnitude
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| definition 3: |
a unit, instrument, or system for making exact calculations of proportions within time and space.
A ruler is a measure that is marked off in inches or centimeters.- similar words:
- gauge, instrument, meter, scale
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| definition 4: |
a certain limited quantity or amount.
He has given me a measure of happiness.- similar words:
- bit, degree, little, modicum
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| definition 5: |
a specific physical amount or quantity.
Each was given a measure of corn.- synonyms:
- amount, quantity
- similar words:
- length, part
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| definition 6: |
(often pl.) something done to achieve an end.
The state government passed a new measure to curb air pollution.The school is taking new measures to prevent students from dropping out.- synonyms:
- means
- similar words:
- actions, length, method, plan, steps
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| definition 7: |
limit.
There was no measure to his greed.- synonyms:
- end, limit
- similar words:
- bound, boundary
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| definition 8: |
rhythm; pace.
music in a stately measure- synonyms:
- meter, rhythm
- similar words:
- pace, time
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| definition 9: |
a rhythmic unit in music; bar.
The first melody lasts for sixteen measures and then is repeated.- synonyms:
- bar
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| related words: |
allotment, amplitude, arrangement, balance, batch, cadence, carry, content, criterion, dimension, dose, extent, fix, length, lot, mark, mix, move, portion, procedure, proceeding, proportion, volume, weight |
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| phrase: |
for good measure |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
measures, measuring, measured |
| definition 1: |
to make exact calculations of the dimensions of (something) within time or space.
They measured the room before ordering the new carpet.Measure the water carefully before adding it to the dry mixture.
- synonyms:
- gauge
- similar words:
- calculate, fathom
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| definition 2: |
to record the exact proportions of.
- similar words:
- delimit, demarcate
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| definition 3: |
to ascertain the value, strength, or quality of by comparison with a standard.
- similar words:
- compare
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| related words: |
assess, cadence, calculate, chart, clock, evaluate, pace, range, sound, span, step, survey, time |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to make exact calculations of dimensions within time and space.
When I cook, I always measure; I never guess.- similar words:
- calculate
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| definition 2: |
to have as a measurement.
This board measures three feet.- similar words:
- be, stand
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| related words: |
sound, survey |
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| 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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