Measure (Noun)
Meaning 1
Measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A meter stick is a common measuring instrument used by students to measure the length of objects.
- The measuring tape measure can be retracted into a compact round case for easy storage and transportation.
- The engineer took precise readings from the calibrated measure on the device to calculate the flow rate of the fluid.
- Before cutting the wood, always check the measure on your ruler to ensure accuracy and avoid costly mistakes.
- A micrometer is a precision measure typically used for measuring small dimensions such as the width of a wire or thickness of a sheet of metal.
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Meaning 2
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The poet carefully placed the stress on the second syllable to maintain the measure of the iambic pentameter.
- In this line of verse, the measure is trochaic, with the emphasis on the first syllable of each foot.
- The measure of the poem shifted from dactylic to anapestic in the final stanza, creating a sense of urgency.
- The poet's use of spondaic measure added a sense of drama and tension to the verse.
- The strict measure of the sonnet form allowed the poet to explore complex emotions within a rigid structure.
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Meaning 3
Any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The company took drastic measures to cut costs and stay afloat during the economic downturn.
- The government introduced a new measure to incentivize businesses to invest in renewable energy.
- The athlete's coach helped her develop a training plan that was tailored to her specific goals and included several key measures to improve her performance.
- The city council proposed a measure to increase funding for public transportation and reduce traffic congestion.
- The emergency responders took immediate measure to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to neighboring buildings.
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Meaning 4
How much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify.
Classification
Unique beginner for nouns.
Examples
- The new recipe calls for a precise measure of sugar to balance the flavors.
- She carefully took the measure of the room to determine how much flooring was needed.
- The team used a variety of methods to get an accurate measure of the crowd's size.
- The teacher helped the students take the measure of the liquids in the beakers.
- The researchers developed a new tool to get a more accurate measure of the air pollution.
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- Interval
- Chance
- Point In Time
- Magnetisation
- Fundamental Measure
- Unit Of Time
- Metric
- Octane Rating
- Economic Value
- Period Of Play
- Play
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Meaning 5
A statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The proposed measure aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% within the next decade.
- The committee tabled the contentious measure after concerns were raised about its potential economic impact.
- Proponents of the measure argue it is necessary to address the growing issue of climate change.
- Local residents spoke out against the measure at the public hearing, citing concerns about increased costs.
- Lawmakers debated the merits of the measure, with some calling for additional amendments to strengthen its provisions.
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Meaning 6
A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- Athletic feats require setting standards so their teams don't breach disciplinary standards despite skill while progressing regardless it simply adjusts throughout exercise is natural thereby shaping culture building morals positively bringing innovation never repeating misachievement while growing every competitor from another.
- Water's purity may become a key environmental metric as our benchmark regarding the ecology for our world.
- The company's net profit jumped over 50% year-over-year, with that increase serving as a benchmark for similar start-ups everywhere.
- The new government has brought about a remarkable set of efficiency and integrity standards that the former regimes could never achieve.
- Once the team's skills and versatility are evaluated and accounted for it can be determined whether the addition of a single professional player would meet the established performance measure to be an asset to the team.
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Meaning 7
A container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She used a small glass measure to pour the exact amount of olive oil the recipe called for.
- He pulled out a rusty old measure from the pantry and scooped out a level cup of flour.
- The chef carefully emptied the contents of the flour canister into a large stainless steel measure.
- As she baked, she kept a digital measure on the counter to ensure her ingredients were accurately proportioned.
- Without a measuring cup on hand, the cook had to resort to using a tin can as a makeshift measure.
Meaning 8
The act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The team took precise measurements of the room to ensure the furniture fit perfectly.
- Her mental measurements of the distance between the two cities were remarkably close to the actual mileage.
- The measurements of the patient's vital signs were taken every hour to monitor their progress.
- The engineer's measurements of the stress on the bridge were critical in determining its safety.
- The scientists relied on precise measurements of the chemical reactions to develop their new theory.
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- Calorimetry
- Micrometry
- Hypsography
- Reading
- Viscometry
- Anemography
- Scaling
- Dosimetry
- Radioactive Dating
- Thermogravimetry
- Algometry
- Anthropometry
- Cephalometry
- Viscosimetry
- Mental Measurement
- Telemetry
- Plumbing
- Spirometry
- Bathymetry
- Sampling
- Quantification
- Quantitative Chemical Analysis
- Actinometry
- Photometry
- Sounding
- Meter Reading
- Audiometry
- Observation
- Hypsometry
- Hydrometry
- Surveying
- Pelvimetry
- Tonometry
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Gravimetry
- Sound Ranging
- Quantitative Analysis
- Thermometry
- Seismography
- Angulation
- Fetometry
- Foetometry
- Anemometry
- Densitometry
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Meaning 9
Musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; "the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The waltz's lilting rhythm was marked by a repeating measure of strong-weak-weak beats.
- Each measure in the jazz standard consisted of four quarter notes, giving the song a sense of urgency.
- The composer varied the melody across each measure, creating a sense of tension and release.
- The time signature indicated that the song was divided into measures of three beats, with an accent on the first beat.
- The measures were carefully notated with rests and accidentals, ensuring that the musicians played the piece with precision.