measure

Meaning

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something; a standard unit or plan

Example Sentences

She measured the length of the table.

The tailor measured the length of the cloth.

Example Expressions

beyond measure

Synonyms

calculate, assess, gauge, evaluate, standard

Entry 1

calculate, assess, gauge, evaluate

Entry 2

assess, calculate, evaluate, gauge, standard

Antonyms

estimate, guess, approximate, ignore

Entry 1

estimate, guess, approximate

Entry 2

guess, estimate, ignore

Collocations

measure distance, measure temperature, measure progress, accurately measure, measure carefully, measure success, safety measures, take measures

Entry 1

measure distance, measure temperature, measure progress, accurately measure, measure carefully

Entry 2

measure success, measure distance, safety measures, take measures