To measure something is to figure out how much of it is there. A measure can also be a step toward a goal: take measures to ensure you don't flunk an exam by cracking the books.
A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and stated; hence, a rule by which anything is adjusted or judged.
Noun
how much there is of something that you can quantify
Noun
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"
Noun
the act or process of measuring; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"
Noun
measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
Noun
a statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill"
Noun
musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; "the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song"
Noun
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
Noun
a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"
Verb
express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?"
Verb
determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall"
Verb
place a value on; judge the worth of something; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"
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have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"
n.
A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or
extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which
anything is estimated and stated; hence, a rule by which anything is
adjusted or judged.
n.
An instrument by means of which size or quantity is
measured, as a graduated line, rod, vessel, or the like.
n.
The dimensions or capacity of anything, reckoned according
to some standard; size or extent, determined and stated; estimated
extent; as, to take one's measure for a coat.
n.
The contents of a vessel by which quantity is measured; a
quantity determined by a standard; a stated or limited quantity or
amount.
n.
Extent or degree not excessive or beyong bounds;
moderation; due restraint; esp. in the phrases, in measure; with
measure; without or beyond measure.
n.
Determined extent, not to be exceeded; limit; allotted
share, as of action, influence, ability, or the like; due proportion.
n.
The quantity determined by measuring, especially in buying
and selling; as, to give good or full measure.
n.
Undefined quantity; extent; degree.
n.
Regulated division of movement
n.
A regulated movement corresponding to the time in which
the accompanying music is performed; but, especially, a slow and
stately dance, like the minuet.
n.
The group or grouping of beats, caused by the regular
recurrence of accented beats.
n.
The space between two bars.
a.
The manner of ordering and combining the quantities, or
long and short syllables; meter; rhythm; hence, a foot; as, a poem in
iambic measure.
a.
A number which is contained in a given number a number of
times without a remainder; as in the phrases, the common measure, the
greatest common measure, etc., of two or more numbers.
a.
A step or definite part of a progressive course or policy;
a means to an end; an act designed for the accomplishment of an object;
as, political measures; prudent measures; an inefficient measure.
a.
The act of measuring; measurement.
a.
Beds or strata; as, coal measures; lead measures.
n.
To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute
or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity of, by a
certain rule or standard; to take the dimensions of; hence, to
estimate; to judge of; to value; to appraise.
n.
To serve as the measure of; as, the thermometer measures
changes of temperature.
n.
To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off
and determining the distance.
n.
To adjust by a rule or standard.
n.
To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by
measure; -- often with out or off.
v. i.
To make a measurement or measurements.
v. i.
To result, or turn out, on measuring; as, the grain
measures well; the pieces measure unequally.
v. i.
To be of a certain size or quantity, or to have a
certain length, breadth, or thickness, or a certain capacity according
to a standard measure; as, cloth measures three fourths of a yard; a
tree measures three feet in diameter.
Measure
False ells and measures be brought all clean adown.3.
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.4.
It is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal.5.
Hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure.6.
Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days.7.
There is a great measure of discretion to be used in the performance of confession.9.
His majesty found what wrong measures he had taken in the conferring that trust, and lamented his error.12.
Say to her, we have measured many miles To tread a measure with her on this grass.
Measure
Great are thy works, Jehovah, infinite Thy power! what thought can measure thee?2.
A true devoted pilgrim is not weary To measure kingdoms with his feeble steps.4.
To secure a contented spirit, measure your desires by your fortunes, not your fortunes by your desires.5.
With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
That portion of eternity which is called time, measured out by the sun.
Measure
A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and stated; hence, a rule by which anything is adjusted or judged.
To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity of, by a certain rule or standard; to take the dimensions of; hence, to estimate; to judge of; to value; to appraise.
To make a measurement or measurements.
Usage Examples
But the person who scored well on an SAT will not necessarily be the best doctor or the best lawyer or the best businessman. These tests do not measure character, leadership, creativity, perseverance.
As for courage and will - we cannot measure how much of each lies within us, we can only trust there will be sufficient to carry through trials which may lie ahead.
By any reasonable measure of achievement, the faith of the Enlightenment thinkers in science was justified.
And as the Divine that goes forth from the Lord is the good of love and the truth of faith, the angels are angels and are heaven in the measure in which they receive good and truth from the Lord.
Christmas can have a real melancholy aspect, 'cause it packages itself as this idea of perfect family cohesion and love, and you're always going to come up short when you measure your personal life against the idealized personal lives that are constantly thrust in our faces, primarily by TV commercials.
Children that are raised in a home with a married mother and father consistently do better in every measure of well-being than their peers who come from divorced or step-parent, single-parent, cohabiting homes.
Action is the real measure of intelligence.
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Other Usage ExamplesBecause bankers measure their self-worth in money, and pay themselves a lot of it, they think they're fine fellows and don't need to explain themselves.
But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism.
Because politics rests on an irreducible measure of coercion, it can never become a perfect realm of perfect love and justice.
All I ever seek from good deeds is a measure of respect.
As you walk in God's divine wisdom, you will surely begin to see a greater measure of victory and good success in your life.
Being best is a false goal, you have to measure success on your own terms.
Americans have been given goals to achieve in Iraq, but not the standards by which to measure progress. And the only assurance Americans have been given that we can reach those goals is to trust the President and his Administration at their word.
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