noun
It is difficult to calculate the measure of an irregularly shaped object
I cannot determine the length without a proper measure
The measure by which ice-cream is sold ought to be weight, not volume. What sort of measure do you apply when judging character?
It is not easy to get the measure of a man who wants to marry your daughter
He was accorded a measure of freedom in choosing the method for getting the job done. She has had her measure of praise
They took measures to ensure that it never happens again
A measure to change the speed limit is before the council
Drug trafficking has gone beyond all measure in some countries
The ambassador entered, and the band played in stately measures
The job includes a company car and, for good measure, free medical insurance
verb
We must measure the effect of the new safety regulations on our equipment budget. Public acceptance of the new product may be difficult to measure
Teachers should measure homework assignments according to pupils' available time. Measure your words when speaking to young children
Now measure off exactly 122.5 metres due north
The relief workers measured out food and water to the victims of the famine
measure up (to)
The first eleven have not measured up to their coach's expectations. Will they ever measure up
If Clive gets the assignment, are you sure that he'll measure up? No one else measures up to the job
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