measure
/'mεʒə/measure
VERBDefinition of measure
If you measure something, you calculate its size, mass, temperature, etc. using units like centimetres, kilograms, degrees, etc.
Example: Before clocks, time was measured by the movement of the moon and the sun.
A measure is something that you do, usually to solve a problem.
Example: The police are taking all necessary measures to guarantee the safety of people.
A measure of something is a way to judge or assess it.
A measure of something is an amount of it.
measure
EXAMPLESExamples of measure
Before clocks, time was measured by the movement of the moon and the sun.
Example sentenceIreland's smallest church measures 3.6 cm by 1.8 m.
Example sentenceThe police are taking all necessary measures to guarantee the safety of people.
Example sentencemeasure
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