Measure: meaning, definitions and examples

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measure

 

[ หˆmษ›ส’ษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

quantity

Measure refers to a standard unit used to express the size, amount, or degree of something. It is a means of determining the extent or dimensions of an object or a concept.

Synonyms

degree, extent, quantity

Examples of usage

  • The measure of the room was 10 feet by 12 feet.
  • She took his temperature with a measuring device.
  • The company implemented new measures to improve efficiency.
Context #2 | Verb

assess

To measure means to determine the size, amount, or degree of something using a specific unit or method. It involves assessing or quantifying a particular aspect.

Synonyms

assess, evaluate, quantify

Examples of usage

  • He measured the ingredients before adding them to the recipe.
  • The survey measured customer satisfaction levels.
  • She measured the distance between the two points.

Translations

Translations of the word "measure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น medida

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช MaรŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ukuran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ miara

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆธฌๅฎš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mesure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ medida

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถlรงรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธก์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูŠุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mฤ›ล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ meranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆต‹้‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ meritev

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรฆling

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉะปัˆะตะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ–แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รถlรงรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ medida

Etymology

The word 'measure' originated from the Latin word 'mensura', which means 'a measured quantity'. It has been used in English since the 13th century, evolving from its Latin roots to encompass various meanings related to size, quantity, and assessment.

Word Frequency Rank

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