Definitions of measure in various dictionaries:
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any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
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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
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the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
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a basis for comparison
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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
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measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals
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a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance
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determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
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express as a number or measure or quantity
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have certain dimensions
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evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Dimensions, quantity, or capacity as ascertained by comparison with a standard.
A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties: The standard kilogram is maintained as a measure of mass.
A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day’s march.
A system of measurement, such as the metric system.
A device used for measuring.
The act of measuring.
An evaluation or a basis of comparison: “the final measure of the worth of a society” (Joseph Wood Krutch).
Extent or degree: The problem was in large measure caused by his carelessness.
A definite quantity that has been measured out: a measure of wine.
A fitting amount: a measure of recognition.
A limited amount or degree: a measure of good-will.
Limit; bounds: generosity knowing no measure.
Appropriate restraint; moderation: “The union of... fervor with measure, passion with correctness, this surely is the ideal” (William James).
Often measures.
A legislative bill or enactment.
Poetic meter.
The metric unit between two bars on the staff; a bar.
To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of: measured the height of the ceiling.
To mark, lay out, or establish dimensions for by measuring: measure off an area.
To estimate by evaluation or comparison: “I gave them an account... of the situation as far as I could measure it” (Winston S.
To bring into comparison: She measured her power with that of a dangerous adversary.
To mark off or apportion, usually with reference to a given unit of measurement: measure out a pint of milk.
To allot or distribute as if by measuring; mete: The revolutionary tribunal measured out harsh justice.
To serve as a measure of: The inch measures length.
To consider or choose with care; weigh: He measures his words with caution.
To travel over: “We must measure twenty miles today” (Shakespeare).
To have a measurement of: The room measures 12 by 20 feet.
To take a measurement.
To allow of measurement: White sugar measures more easily than brown.
To be the equal of.
To have the necessary qualifications: a candidate who just didn’t measure up.
In excess.
Without limit.
verb - to ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of