Full Measure

Pronunciation: /fʊl ˈmɛʒ.ər/

Definitions of full measure

noun a quantity or degree of something that fills or completes a container or space

Example Sentences

A1 He gave his full measure of effort in completing the task.

A2 The chef's full measure of spices made the dish taste delicious.

B1 The team was rewarded for their full measure of dedication to the project.

B2 The artist's painting was a full measure of their talent and creativity.

C1 The CEO expected nothing less than a full measure of success from her team.

C2 The marathon runner pushed herself to her full measure of endurance to cross the finish line.

Examples of full measure in a Sentence

formal The company promised to compensate the workers with the full measure of their overtime hours.

informal I always give my full measure when it comes to helping out my friends.

slang I'll give you the full measure of my skills when we hit the basketball court.

figurative She was determined to give her full measure in pursuing her dreams.

Grammatical Forms of full measure

• plural: full measures
• comparative: more full
• superlative: most full
• present tense: full measure
• future tense: will be full measure
• perfect tense: has been full measure
• continuous tense: is being full measure
• singular: full measure
• positive degree: full measure
• infinitive: to be full measure
• gerund: being full measure
• participle: full measuring

Origin and Evolution of full measure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'full measure' originated in Middle English, derived from the Old French term 'mesure plaine' which meant complete or full measure.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'full measure' has retained its original meaning of complete or full measure, but has also come to be used figuratively to indicate giving or receiving one's due or fair share in various contexts.