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measure as in determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
- “Measure the length of the wall“
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- mensurate determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
- measure out determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
measure as in express as a number or measure or quantity
- “Can you quantify your results?“
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- quantify use as a quantifier ; express as a number or measure or quantity
measure as in have certain dimensions
- “This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches“
measure as in 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“
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- evaluate evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; form a critical opinion of
- valuate evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- assess evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; charge (a person or a property) with a payment, such as a tax or a fine ; set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine) ; estimate the value of (property) for taxation
- appraise evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; consider in a comprehensive way
- value fix or determine the value of; hold dear; regard highly; evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; estimate the value of; a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed; the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable; the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else; relative darkness or lightness of a color; (music) the relative duration of a musical note ; an ideal accepted by some individual or group
measure as in any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
- “the situation called for strong measures“
- “the police took steps to reduce crime“
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- step shift or move by taking a step; put down or press the foot, place the foot; cause (a computer) to execute a single command ; treat badly; furnish with steps; move with one’s feet in a specific manner; walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner; place (a ship’s mast) in its step ; measure (distances) by pacing; move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation; any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; the distance covered by a step; the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down; support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway; relative position in a graded series; a short distance; the sound of a step of someone walking; a musical interval of two semitones ; a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface; a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship’s mast or capstan is fixed ; a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance
measure as in how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
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- quantity how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify ; an adequate or large amount; the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable
- amount be tantamount or equivalent to; add up in number or quantity; develop into; a quantity of money; the relative magnitude of something with reference to a criterion; how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify ; a quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers
measure as in a statute in draft before it becomes law
- “they held a public hearing on the bill“
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- bill demand payment; advertise especially by posters or placards; publicize or announce by placards ; a statute in draft before it becomes law; an itemized statement of money owed for goods shipped or services rendered; a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank); the entertainment offered at a public presentation ; an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement; a list of particulars (as a playbill or bill of fare) ; a cutting tool with a sharp edge; a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes; horny projecting mouth of a bird
measure as in the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
- “the measurements were carefully done“
- “his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate“
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- measurement the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
- measuring the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
- mensuration the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
measure as in 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“
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- standard conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; commonly used or supplied; established or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence; conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers; regularly and widely used or sold; a basis for comparison; the ideal in terms of which something can be judged; a board measure = 1980 board feet ; the value behind the money in a monetary system ; an upright pole or beam (especially one used as a support); any distinctive flag
- criterion a basis for comparison; the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
- touchstone a basis for comparison
measure as in (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
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- meter measure with a meter; stamp with a meter indicating the postage; the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d’Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) ; any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity ; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse ; rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
- metre the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d’Unites (approximately 1.094 yards) ; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse ; rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
- beat very tired; a regular route for a sentry or policeman; the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart; the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music; a single pulsation of an oscillation produced by adding two waves of different frequencies; a member of the beat generation; the sound of stroke or blow; (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse ; a regular rate of repetition; a stroke or blow; the act of beating to windward; come out better in a competition, race, or conflict; give a beating to; hit repeatedly; move rhythmically; shape by beating; make a rhythmic sound; glare or strike with great intensity; move with a thrashing motion; sail with much tacking or with difficulty; stir vigorously; strike (a part of one’s own body) repeatedly, as in great emotion or in accompaniment to music; be superior; avoid paying; make a sound like a clock or a timer; move with a flapping motion; indicate by beating, as with the fingers or drumsticks; move with or as if with a regular alternating motion; make by pounding or trampling; produce a rhythm by striking repeatedly; strike (water or bushes) repeatedly to rouse animals for hunting ; beat through cleverness and wit; be a mystery or bewildering to; wear out completely
- cadence (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse ; the close of a musical section ; a recurrent rhythmical series
measure as in musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats
- “the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song“
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- bar prevent from entering; render unsuitable for passage; expel, as if by official decree; secure with, or as if with, bars; a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter; a counter where you can obtain food or drink; a rigid piece of metal or wood; musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal; the act of preventing; (meteorology) a unit of pressure equal to a million dynes per square centimeter; a submerged (or partly submerged) ridge in a river or along a shore; the body of individuals qualified to practice law in a particular jurisdiction; a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background; a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax); a portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises ; a heating element in an electric fire; (law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried
measure as in measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals
- “used as a reference in making measurements“
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- measuring stick measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals
- measuring rod measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals
measure as in a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance