measure

CEFRB1

/ˈmɛʒ.ə/

verb · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To find the size, amount, or degree of something.

  2. 02

    noun

    An action taken to deal with a problem.

Examples

  • Measure the length of the line from A to B.

  • We are, in large measure, responsible for students' success in the entrance exam.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • /ˈmeɪ.ʒɚ/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A prescribed quantity or extent.

  2. A limit that cannot be exceeded; a bound. (Now chiefly in set phrases.)

  3. Moderation, temperance.

More examples

In context

  • Money is the measure of worth.

  • Honesty is the true measure of a man.

  • Mom's rage has no measure.

Synonyms

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To make sure the table fits in the room, you need to blank its length and width.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English mesure, from Old French mesure, from Latin mēnsūra (“a measure”), mētior (“to measure”, supine stem in mēns-) + -tūra. Largely displaced native Old English metan ("to measure" whence modern mete) and ġemet (“a measure”). See also -ure.