measure in English dictionary

  • measure

    Meanings and definitions of "measure"

    • The quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard.
    • An (unspecified) quantity or capacity :
    • (Can we date this quote?) The unwise man never knows the measure of his stomach. — from the Hávamál
    • The precise designated distance between two objects or points.
    • The act of measuring.
    • A musical designation consisting of all notes and or rests delineated by two vertical bars; an equal and regular division of the whole of a composition.
    • A rule, ruler or measuring stick.
    • A tactic, strategy or piece of legislation.
    • (mathematics) A function that assigns a non-negative number to a given set following the mathematical nature that is common among length, volume, probability and the like.
    • An indicator; Something used to assess some property.
    • To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
    • To estimate the unit size of something.
    • To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
    • (rare) To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.
    • noun
      A prescribed quantity or extent.
    • noun
      The act or result of measuring.
    • noun
      Metrical rhythm.
    • noun
      A course of action.
    • verb
      To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
    • verb
      To estimate the unit size of something.
    • verb
      To judge, value, or appraise.
    • verb
      To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
    • verb
      (rare)
      To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.
    • verb
      To adjust by a rule or standard.
    • verb
      To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off.
    • quantity etc. compared to a standard
    • unspecified quantity or capacity
    • designated distance
    • act of measuring
    • musical designation
    • ruler
    • tactic or strategy
    • special mathematical function
    • indicator
    • estimate the unit size
    • ascertain the quantity of a unit
    • obtain or set apart
    • In a cube, a set of values that are usually numeric and are based on a column in the fact table of the cube. Measures are the central values that are aggregated and analyzed.
    • An (unspecified) quantity or capacity
    • A function that assigns a non-negative number to a given set following the mathematical nature that is common among length, volume, probability and the like.
    • measure (rice)
    • measure (cloth)
    • (to) measure (cloth)
    • (to) measure (rice)
    • To place a value on.
    • (musical) bar
    • all (one has)
    • a verse (e.g. in the Bible)
    • time (sound, gauge, estimate)
    • measure (the length)
    • 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
      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"
    • noun
      a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance
    • noun
      a statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill"
    • noun
      fencing, the distance between two fencers in a duel.
      He knows how to move into measure with different sword styles.
    • noun
      how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
    • noun
      In mathematical analysis, a function that assigns a number to each suitable subset of a set, intuitively interpreted as its size.
      Circular angle measure is invariant under rotation, and hyperbolic angle measure is invariant under squeeze mapping.
    • noun
      measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
    • 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
      the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"
    • verb
      determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall"
    • verb
      evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk"
    • verb
      express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?"
    • verb
      have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"

    Synonyms of "measure" in English dictionary

    quantify, standard, beat are the top synonyms of "measure" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of measure

    • lp  liczba pojedyncza measure, lm  liczba mnoga measures measure, did measured, he measures, be measuring
    • measure ( third-person singular simple present measures, present participle measuring, simple past and past participle measured)
    • measure ( plural  measures)
    • measure (plural measures)
    • measure (third-person singular simple present measures, present participle measuring, simple past and past participle measured)
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