Measures: meaning, definitions and examples
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measures
[ ˈmɛʒərz ]
units of quantity
Measures refer to the quantities, weights, or dimensions of something. They are used to determine the size, amount, or extent of an object or substance.
Synonyms
dimensions, quantities, weights
Examples of usage
- The recipe calls for specific measures of flour and sugar.
- He took accurate measures of the room before buying furniture.
actions taken
Measures can also refer to actions taken in order to achieve a specific goal or address a particular issue. These measures are often planned and implemented to bring about a desired outcome.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The government announced new measures to improve road safety.
- We need to take urgent measures to protect the environment.
Translations
Translations of the word "measures" in other languages:
🇵🇹 medidas
🇮🇳 माप
🇩🇪 Maßnahmen
🇮🇩 langkah-langkah
🇺🇦 заходи
🇵🇱 środki
🇯🇵 対策
🇫🇷 mesures
🇪🇸 medidas
🇹🇷 önlemler
🇰🇷 조치
🇸🇦 إجراءات
🇨🇿 opatření
🇸🇰 opatrenia
🇨🇳 措施
🇸🇮 ukrepi
🇮🇸 ráðstafanir
🇰🇿 шаралар
🇬🇪 ღონისძიებები
🇦🇿 tədbirlər
🇲🇽 medidas
Word origin
The word 'measures' originated from the Latin word 'mensura', which means a measure or measurement. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to quantities, weights, dimensions, and actions taken to achieve a specific goal. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass a wide range of meanings related to quantification and action.
See also: countermeasure, immeasurability, immeasurable, measurable, measurably, measured, measurement, measurements, measuring, unmeasurability, unmeasurable.