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measure

verb
/ˈmɛʒər/

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

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