measures

/ˈmɛʒəz//ˈmɛʒɚz/

noun

  1. 1

    A prescribed quantity or extent.

  2. 2

    The act or result of measuring.

  3. 3

    Metrical rhythm.

  4. 4

    A course of action.

Synonyms

verb

  1. 1

    To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

    We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level.
  2. 2

    To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)

    The window measured two square feet.
  3. 3

    To estimate the unit size of something.

    I measure that at 10 centimetres.
  4. 4

    To judge, value, or appraise.

  5. 5

    To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.

  6. 6

    To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.

  7. 7

    To adjust by a rule or standard.

  8. 8

    To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off.

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