measure

1 of 2

noun

mea·sure ˈme-zhər How to pronounce measure (audio)

ˈmā-

a(1)

: an adequate or due portion

all too few of the British actresses … have received their measure of remembrance

Saturday Review

(2)

: a moderate degree

also : moderation, temperance

(3)

: a fixed or suitable limit : bounds

rich beyond measure

: the dimensions, capacity, or amount of something ascertained by measuring

took his measure for a coat

: an estimate of what is to be expected (as of a person or situation)

the measure of their tragedy is now beyond our imagination

G. F. Kennan

d(1)

: a measured quantity

(2)

: amount, degree

giving children a greater measure of freedom

: an instrument (such as a yardstick) or utensil (such as a graduated cup) for measuring

b(1)

: a standard or unit of measurement see Weights and Measures Table

(2)

: a system of standard units of measure

metric measure

: the act or process of measuring

settled by a measure made by a surveyor

a(1)

: melody, tune

(2)

: dance

especially : a slow and stately dance

: rhythmic structure or movement : cadence: such as

(1)

: poetic rhythm measured by temporal (see temporal entry 1 sense 3) quantity or accent

specifically : meter

(2)

: musical time

c(1)

: a grouping of a specified number of musical beats located between two consecutive vertical lines on a staff

(2)

: a metrical unit : foot

: an exact divisor of a number

6 being the greatest common measure of 42 and 12

: a basis or standard of comparison

wealth is not a measure of happiness

: a step planned or taken as a means to an end

took strong measures against the rebels

specifically : a proposed legislative act

sponsored an anti-inflation measure in the senate

measure

2 of 2

verb

measured; measuring ˈme-zhə-riŋ How to pronounce measure (audio)

ˈmā-;

ˈmezh-riŋ,

ˈmāzh-

transitive verb

: to choose or control with cautious restraint : regulate

measure his acts

: to regulate by a standard : govern

: to allot or apportion in measured amounts

measure out three cups

: to lay off by making measurements

: to ascertain the measurements of

: to estimate or appraise by a criterion

measures his skill against his rival

archaic : to travel over : traverse

: to serve as a means of measuring

a thermometer measures temperature

intransitive verb

: to take or make a measurement

: to have a specified measurement

measurer

ˈme-zhər-ər How to pronounce measure (audio)

ˈmā-;

ˈmezh-rə-

ˈmāzh-

noun

Example Sentences

Noun She felt equal measures of hope and fear. Their actions were motivated in large measure by a desire for revenge. An occasion like this calls for some measure of decorum. The meter is a measure of length. The dictionary includes a table of weights and measures. The legislature has passed a measure aimed at protecting consumers. The governor has proposed a number of cost-cutting measures. They were forced to resort to desperate measures. We need to take measures to protect ourselves. Verb using a ruler to measure a piece of paper an instrument for measuring air pressure mental abilities measured by IQ testing He's being measured for a new suit. His success cannot be measured solely on the basis of his popularity. The cloth measures 3 meters. The room measures 15 feet wide by 30 feet long. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

If passed, the measure legalizes possession of up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana and allows people 21 and older to grow two plants at home.

Giacomo Bologna, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 The measure would urge all states to limit the non-criminal use of peyote to religious, ceremonial and cultural purposes only, as it is stated in the American Indian Religious Freedom Act amendments of 1994.

Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2022 The measure sets up a framework for the first statewide water and sewer rate assistance program in the country, according to groups that sponsored the bill.

Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 The measure lifted from six to eight the number of votes on the 11-member body required to effect change.

Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 The measure was one of a list of additional sanctions and export controls the United States adopted on Thursday in relation to Russia.

Jeanne Whalen, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 The groups asked the judge to declare the ballot issue invalid or block its enforcement if the measure passes.

Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Apple says the measure is a useful indicator of overall body temperature, which can be used to detect changes in the baseline over a period of time to detect changes in your routine and even illness.

Brett Williams, Men's Health, 15 Sep. 2022 After the measure failed to pass the NRB in February, the DNR was forced to abandon it.

Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022

Verb

The Lab analysts also measure changes in skin's firmness before and after the same time period with the Cutometer machine, which gauges skin laxity.

Danusia Wnek, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 The ratings only measure U.S. audiences, not those in other countries, and currently only include Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix and Prime Video.

Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2022 This rash is just one visible sign of inflammation, but a doctor can measure inflammatory markers in your blood, Benjamin Ungar, MD, an assistant professor in the department of dermatology of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, tells SELF.

Mara Santilli, SELF, 12 Sep. 2022 As of Tuesday morning, Earl’s maximum sustained winds measure in at 65 mph.

Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Modern online businesses measure performance in milliseconds—and can attach a dollar amount to them.

Mehdi Daoudi, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Other charts measure traditional and contemporary jazz, and traditional and crossover classical music, both together and in the more specific genres themselves.

Billboard Staff, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2022 The monitors measure the outside temperature and alert trainers and coaches if the heat index gets too high and alterations to practice need to be made.

Ethan Ehrenhaft, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2022 Typical ladders measure 15 feet and cover two stories of your home.

oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English mesure "act of measuring, instrument for measuring, standard unit of quantity, size, measurable amount, proper proportion, moderation, tempurance," borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin mensūra "act of measuring, dimension determined by measurement, amount, instrument for measuring," from mensus, past participle of mētior, mētīrī "to determine the extent of, mark off by measuring" + -ūra -ure; mētior verbal derivative of an Indo-European noun *meh₁-ti- "act of measuring" (whence Old English mǣth "measure, degree, efficacy," Greek mêtis "measure, skill, craft," Sanskrit māti- "measure, correct understanding"), nominal derivative of a verbal base *meh₁-, whence, as a reduplicated present, Sanskrit mímite "(s/he) measures, shares," Avestan framimaθā "(s/he) should arrange"

Note: The irregular past participle mensus, alongside a regular derivative mētītus only found in later classical texts, may have been formed by analogy with pensus, past participle of pendere "to weigh."

Verb

Middle English mesuren "to calculate the measurements of, determine the extent of by measuring, apportion, moderate, control, judge," borrowed from Anglo-French mesurer, going back to Late Latin mensūrāre "to calculate the measurements of," derivative of mensūra measure entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

measure 1 of 2

noun

mea·sure ˈme-zhər How to pronounce measure (audio)

: extent sense 2, degree, amount

Our plan did succeed in large measure.

: the size, capacity, or quantity of something that has been determined

Use equal measures of flour and milk.

: something (as a yardstick or cup) used in determining size, capacity, or quantity

: a unit used in determining size, capacity, or quantity

An inch is a measure of length.

: a system of determining size, capacity, or quantity

liquid measure

: the notes and rests between bar lines on a musical staff

: a way of accomplishing something

a safety measure

The new law is a measure to save energy.

measure

2 of 2

verb

measured; measuring

: to find out the size, extent, or amount of

You should measure the cloth before cutting.

: to separate out a fixed amount

She measured the rice.

: estimate entry 1

I had to measure the distance with my eye.

: to bring into comparison

Why don't you measure your skill against mine?

: to give a determination of size, capacity, or quantity : indicate

A thermometer measures temperature.

: to have as its size, capacity, or quantity

The cloth measures ten meters.

Medical Definition

measure 1 of 2

noun

mea·sure ˈmezh-ər How to pronounce measure (audio)

ˈmāzh-

: an instrument or utensil for measuring

: a standard or unit of measurement

also : a system of such measures

metric measure

measure

2 of 2

verb

measured; measuring ˈmezh-(ə-)riŋ, ˈmāzh- How to pronounce measure (audio)

transitive verb

: to allot or apportion in measured amounts

: to ascertain the measurements of

: to serve as a measure of

a thermometer measures temperature

intransitive verb

: to have a specified measurement

单词	measures
释义	measure 1 of 2 noun mea·sure ˈme-zhər ˈmā- 1 a(1) : an adequate or due portion all too few of the British actresses … have received their measure of remembrance Saturday Review (2) : a moderate degree also : moderation, temperance (3) : a fixed or suitable limit : bounds rich beyond measure b : the dimensions, capacity, or amount of something ascertained by measuring took his measure for a coat c : an estimate of what is to be expected (as of a person or situation) the measure of their tragedy is now beyond our imagination G. F. Kennan d(1) : a measured quantity (2) : amount, degree giving children a greater measure of freedom 2 a : an instrument (such as a yardstick) or utensil (such as a graduated cup) for measuring b(1) : a standard or unit of measurement see Weights and Measures Table (2) : a system of standard units of measure metric measure 3 : the act or process of measuring settled by a measure made by a surveyor 4 a(1) : melody, tune (2) : dance especially : a slow and stately dance b : rhythmic structure or movement : cadence: such as (1) : poetic rhythm measured by temporal (see temporal entry 1 sense 3) quantity or accent specifically : meter (2) : musical time c(1) : a grouping of a specified number of musical beats located between two consecutive vertical lines on a staff (2) : a metrical unit : foot 5 : an exact divisor of a number 6 being the greatest common measure of 42 and 12 6 : a basis or standard of comparison wealth is not a measure of happiness 7 : a step planned or taken as a means to an end took strong measures against the rebels specifically : a proposed legislative act sponsored an anti-inflation measure in the senate measure 2 of 2 verb measured; measuring ˈme-zhə-riŋ ˈmā-; ˈmezh-riŋ, ˈmāzh- transitive verb 1 a : to choose or control with cautious restraint : regulate measure his acts b : to regulate by a standard : govern 2 : to allot or apportion in measured amounts measure out three cups 3 : to lay off by making measurements 4 : to ascertain the measurements of 5 : to estimate or appraise by a criterion measures his skill against his rival 6 archaic : to travel over : traverse 7 : to serve as a means of measuring a thermometer measures temperature intransitive verb 1 : to take or make a measurement 2 : to have a specified measurement measurer ˈme-zhər-ər ˈmā-; ˈmezh-rə- ˈmāzh- noun Phrases for good measure : in addition to the minimum required : as an extra added another illustration for good measure Synonyms Noun expedient means move shift step Verb gauge gage scale span See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She felt equal measures of hope and fear. Their actions were motivated in large measure by a desire for revenge. An occasion like this calls for some measure of decorum. The meter is a measure of length. The dictionary includes a table of weights and measures. The legislature has passed a measure aimed at protecting consumers. The governor has proposed a number of cost-cutting measures. They were forced to resort to desperate measures. We need to take measures to protect ourselves. Verb using a ruler to measure a piece of paper an instrument for measuring air pressure mental abilities measured by IQ testing He's being measured for a new suit. His success cannot be measured solely on the basis of his popularity. The cloth measures 3 meters. The room measures 15 feet wide by 30 feet long. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun If passed, the measure legalizes possession of up to 1.5 ounces of marijuana and allows people 21 and older to grow two plants at home. Giacomo Bologna, Baltimore Sun, 17 Sep. 2022 The measure would urge all states to limit the non-criminal use of peyote to religious, ceremonial and cultural purposes only, as it is stated in the American Indian Religious Freedom Act amendments of 1994. Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2022 The measure sets up a framework for the first statewide water and sewer rate assistance program in the country, according to groups that sponsored the bill. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 The measure lifted from six to eight the number of votes on the 11-member body required to effect change. Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 The measure was one of a list of additional sanctions and export controls the United States adopted on Thursday in relation to Russia. Jeanne Whalen, Anchorage Daily News, 15 Sep. 2022 The groups asked the judge to declare the ballot issue invalid or block its enforcement if the measure passes. Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Apple says the measure is a useful indicator of overall body temperature, which can be used to detect changes in the baseline over a period of time to detect changes in your routine and even illness. Brett Williams, Men's Health, 15 Sep. 2022 After the measure failed to pass the NRB in February, the DNR was forced to abandon it. Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 15 Sep. 2022 Verb The Lab analysts also measure changes in skin's firmness before and after the same time period with the Cutometer machine, which gauges skin laxity. Danusia Wnek, Good Housekeeping, 16 Sep. 2022 The ratings only measure U.S. audiences, not those in other countries, and currently only include Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Netflix and Prime Video. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Sep. 2022 This rash is just one visible sign of inflammation, but a doctor can measure inflammatory markers in your blood, Benjamin Ungar, MD, an assistant professor in the department of dermatology of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, tells SELF. Mara Santilli, SELF, 12 Sep. 2022 As of Tuesday morning, Earl’s maximum sustained winds measure in at 65 mph. Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2022 Modern online businesses measure performance in milliseconds—and can attach a dollar amount to them. Mehdi Daoudi, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Other charts measure traditional and contemporary jazz, and traditional and crossover classical music, both together and in the more specific genres themselves. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2022 The monitors measure the outside temperature and alert trainers and coaches if the heat index gets too high and alterations to practice need to be made. Ethan Ehrenhaft, Baltimore Sun, 24 Aug. 2022 Typical ladders measure 15 feet and cover two stories of your home. oregonlive, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English mesure "act of measuring, instrument for measuring, standard unit of quantity, size, measurable amount, proper proportion, moderation, tempurance," borrowed from Anglo-French, going back to Latin mensūra "act of measuring, dimension determined by measurement, amount, instrument for measuring," from mensus, past participle of mētior, mētīrī "to determine the extent of, mark off by measuring" + -ūra -ure; mētior verbal derivative of an Indo-European noun meh₁-ti- "act of measuring" (whence Old English mǣth* "measure, degree, efficacy," Greek mêtis "measure, skill, craft," Sanskrit māti- "measure, correct understanding"), nominal derivative of a verbal base meh₁-, whence, as a reduplicated present, Sanskrit mímite* "(s/he) measures, shares," Avestan framimaθā "(s/he) should arrange" Note: The irregular past participle mensus, alongside a regular derivative mētītus only found in later classical texts, may have been formed by analogy with pensus, past participle of pendere "to weigh." Verb Middle English mesuren "to calculate the measurements of, determine the extent of by measuring, apportion, moderate, control, judge," borrowed from Anglo-French mesurer, going back to Late Latin mensūrāre "to calculate the measurements of," derivative of mensūra measure entry 1 First Known Use Noun 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1) Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Phrases Containing measure beyond measure common measure linear measure in no small measure in large measure have/take/get the measure of (someone) have/take/get someone's measure measure off measure up square measure cubic measure made-to-measure liquid measure counter-counter-measure dry measure pre-measure measure out poulter's measure tape measure for good measure See More beyond measure common measure linear measure in no small measure in large measure have/take/get the measure of (someone) have/take/get someone's measure measure off measure up square measure cubic measure made-to-measure liquid measure counter-counter-measure dry measure pre-measure measure out poulter's measure tape measure for good measure See More Kids Definition measure 1 of 2 noun mea·sure ˈme-zhər 1 : extent sense 2, degree, amount Our plan did succeed in large measure. 2 : the size, capacity, or quantity of something that has been determined Use equal measures of flour and milk. 3 : something (as a yardstick or cup) used in determining size, capacity, or quantity 4 : a unit used in determining size, capacity, or quantity An inch is a measure of length. 5 : a system of determining size, capacity, or quantity liquid measure 6 : the notes and rests between bar lines on a musical staff 7 : a way of accomplishing something a safety measure The new law is a measure to save energy. measure 2 of 2 verb measured; measuring 1 : to find out the size, extent, or amount of You should measure the cloth before cutting. 2 : to separate out a fixed amount She measured the rice. 3 : estimate entry 1 I had to measure the distance with my eye. 4 : to bring into comparison Why don't you measure your skill against mine? 5 : to give a determination of size, capacity, or quantity : indicate A thermometer measures temperature. 6 : to have as its size, capacity, or quantity The cloth measures ten meters. Medical Definition measure 1 of 2 noun mea·sure ˈmezh-ər ˈmāzh- 1 : an instrument or utensil for measuring 2 : a standard or unit of measurement also : a system of such measures metric measure measure 2 of 2 verb measured; measuring ˈmezh-(ə-)riŋ, ˈmāzh- transitive verb 1 : to allot or apportion in measured amounts 2 : to ascertain the measurements of 3 : to serve as a measure of a thermometer measures temperature intransitive verb : to have a specified measurement measures 1 of 2 noun plural of measure 1 as in means an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result such new security measures as metal detectors at all the entrances Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance means steps moves efforts attempts resources initiatives procedures shifts things actions expedients activities proposals processes acts tries feats dealings projects operations works countermeasures doings successes coups accomplishments proceedings endeavors enterprises achievements exploits deeds events attainments undertakings propositions pains passes goes courses exertions triumphs cracks affairs businesses counter-steps troubles trials makeshifts essays stabs resorts whiles shots countersteps stopgaps counter-moves countermoves labors whacks flings 2 as in amounts a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter each day prisoners were given only a small measure of rice to live on Synonyms & Similar Words amounts quantities volumes numbers coefficients portions many degrees quanta bodies 3 as in standards something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared during the Renaissance, man came to be viewed as the measure of all things Synonyms & Similar Words standards criteria metrics benchmarks criterions yardsticks barometers touchstones examples norms rules grades pars bars instances gold standards averages marks cases pinnacles peaks summits acmes meridians zeniths apexes apices Antonyms & Near Antonyms deviations abnormalities aberrations 4 as in rhythms the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity the song's soft, soothing measures make it a good lullaby Synonyms & Similar Words rhythms cadences meters beats drums accents emphases movements stresses throbs swings accentuations trimeters sways hexameters tetrameters backbeats lilts pentameters 5 as in dimensions the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something a slipcover for the couch that was made to measure Synonyms & Similar Words dimensions sizes measurements magnitudes proportions areas extents masses bulks amplitudes volumes immensities measures 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of measure 1 as in gauges to find out the size, extent, or amount of for this experiment, you need to carefully measure all the chemicals before you mix them together Synonyms & Similar Words gauges scales gages weighs estimates assesses ascertains evaluates spans figures calculates quantifies determines quantitates judges calibrates values calipers computes tallies guesstimates sums guesses lays off figures out appraises valuates totals ciphers conjectures finds out works out adds up marks (off) supposes discovers reckons dopes (out) 2 as in controls to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression) he carefully measured his response to the provocative question Synonyms & Similar Words controls curbs contains regulates rules checks restrains keeps constrains governs suppresses inhibits stifles bridles stops holds tames pulls in reins (in) pockets arrests blocks holds back swallows minces interrupts hampers muffles hinders represses strangles sinks handcuffs silences impedes obstructs chokes (back) smothers squelches muzzles gags bottles (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms loses expresses takes out liberates loosens unleashes vents airs looses See More
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measure

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