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Measure

/ˈmɛʒə/

A prescribed quantity or extent.

📖 Definitions of "Measure"

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.

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.

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