Measure Meaning and Definition

Word: Measure

How to pronounce: ˈmeʒə

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument or device marked in standard units or by comparing it with an object of known size.

Example sentences: "The amount of water collected is measured in pints"

2. Estimate or assess the extent, quality, value, or effect of (something)

Example sentences: "It is hard to measure teaching ability"

3. Travel over (a certain distance or area)

Noun

Definitions:

1. A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.

Example sentences: "Cost-cutting measures"

2. A standard unit used to express the size, amount, or degree of something.

Example sentences: "A furlong is an obsolete measure of length"

3. A certain quantity or degree of something.

Example sentences: "The states retain a large measure of independence"

4. The rhythm of a piece of poetry or a piece of music.

Example sentences: "The golden measure of poetry does not yet exist, only the rhythm of the maracas, the exact sound of the kettledrum."

5. A group of rock strata.

Synonyms:

extent

amount

step

move

dimension

mensuration

scale

span

proportion

criterion

yardstick

measuring rod

indicator

metric

gage

meter

gauge

evaluate

valuate

measure out

assess

quantify

appraise

mark

estimate

grade

means

remedy

expedient

standard

measuring stick

rule

beat

benchmark

control

magnitude

value

bill

quantum

cadence

govern

Antonyms:

countermeasure

Derivations:

measuring

measurable

measureless

measurement

measured

measurer

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Measure in Other Languages...

Spanish: Medida

German: Maßnahme

French: Mesure

Italian: Misura

Turkish: ölçüm