Pronunciation: /ˈmɛʒər/
noun a unit or standard of measurement
A1 I need a measuring cup to bake the cake.
A2 The tailor took my measurements for the new suit.
B1 Using a ruler is a simple way to measure length.
B2 The success of the project will be determined by various measures.
C1 The government implemented new measures to combat inflation.
C2 The scientist used precise measures to conduct the experiment.
verb to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
A1 I measure the ingredients carefully when I bake a cake.
A2 She measures the length of the room with a tape measure.
B1 The success of a project can be measured by the satisfaction of its stakeholders.
B2 It is important to measure the impact of new policies on the economy.
C1 Researchers use various methods to measure the effectiveness of a treatment.
C2 The company measures customer satisfaction through regular surveys and feedback.
formal The government implemented a new measure to regulate the use of plastic bags.
informal I need to take measure of how much flour is left before I go grocery shopping.
slang I'll have to measure up the situation before deciding what to do.
figurative She took drastic measures to improve her health, including changing her diet and exercising regularly.
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