measure
/'meʤə/
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Definition
Noun:
- A standard unit or system used to determine size, quantity, or degree: "Measure" refers to a fixed unit or system for quantifying something, such as length, volume, or weight.
- An action or step taken to achieve a purpose: "Measure" can mean a specific action, procedure, or legislative bill intended as a means to an end.
- A degree or extent of something: "Measure" indicates a particular amount, degree, or portion of a quality.
- A basis for comparison; a standard or criterion: "Measure" serves as a reference point for evaluating or judging other things.
- The rhythmic structure in music or poetry: In the arts, "measure" refers to a metrical unit, a bar of music, or the arrangement of beats.
Verb:
- To determine the size, amount, or degree of something using a standard: The primary meaning is to ascertain dimensions, quantity, or capacity.
- To have specified dimensions: Used to state the size that something is.
- To assess or evaluate the nature, quality, or significance of something: "Measure" can mean to judge or appraise something against a standard.
- To be of a comparable standard or quality (often used with 'up' or 'against'): To compare favorably or unfavorably with something else.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- A ruler is a common measure of length. (A ruler is a standard tool for determining length.)
- The government introduced a new measure to improve public health. (The government introduced a new policy step.)
- She felt a measure of relief after the exam. (She felt a certain degree of relief.)
- Success is not the only measure of a good life. (Success is not the only criterion for judging a good life.)
- The song has a complex rhythmic measure. (The song has a complex arrangement of musical beats.)
Verb:
- Please measure the width of the window. (Please determine the window's width.)
- The room measures five meters across. (The room has dimensions of five meters in width.)
- It is difficult to measure the true impact of his work. (It is hard to fully assess the impact of his work.)
- How does your proposal measure up to the required standards? (How does your proposal compare to the required standards?)
Advanced Usage
"For good measure": as an extra amount or action to ensure sufficiency or safety.
- She added an extra example for good measure. (She added an extra example to be thorough.)
"Beyond measure": to a very great extent; immensely.
- Her kindness is beyond measure. (Her kindness is immense and cannot be quantified.)
"In full measure": completely; to the fullest extent.
- He received praise in full measure for his efforts. (He received complete praise for his efforts.)
Variants and Related Words
Measurement (n): the action or process of measuring; a dimension, quantity, or capacity determined by measuring.
- The measurement of the room was accurate. (The act of determining the room's size was accurate.)
Measurable (adj): able to be measured.
- The project's progress is measurable. (The project's progress can be quantified.)
Measured (adj): done with careful consideration; deliberate; having a slow, regular rhythm.
- He spoke in a measured tone. (He spoke in a careful, deliberate tone.)
Synonyms
- Noun: Standard, criterion, gauge, amount, degree, step, action, bill, statute.
- Verb: Gauge, calculate, assess, evaluate, quantify, size up.
Related Phrasal Verbs
Measure out: to take a specific amount from a larger quantity.
- She measured out a cup of flour for the recipe. (She took a precise cup of flour from the bag.)
Measure up (to): to reach the required standard; to compare favorably with.
- The new software must measure up to our security requirements. (The new software must meet our security standards.)
Related Idioms
Measure twice, cut once: A proverb advising careful planning and double-checking before taking irreversible action.
- When building furniture, remember to measure twice, cut once. (Always check your measurements carefully before cutting the wood.)
Measure for measure: The idea of reciprocal treatment or justice, often getting back what you give. (Title of a Shakespeare play).
- The court's decision was a case of measure for measure. (The punishment fit the crime exactly.)
Noun
- a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance
- measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
- musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats
- the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song
- (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
- a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
- the schools comply with federal standards
- they set the measure for all subsequent work
- the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
- the measurements were carefully done
- his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate
- a statute in draft before it becomes law
- they held a public hearing on the bill
- how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
- any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
- the situation called for strong measures
- the police took steps to reduce crime
Verb
- evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional
- access all the factors when taking a risk
- have certain dimensions
- This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches
- express as a number or measure or quantity
- Can you quantify your results?
- determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
- Measure the length of the wall