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Meaning of measure
The primary meaning of the word "measure" is to ascertain the size, extent, or degree of something.
Etymology of measure
The word "measure" originates from the Old French word "mesure", which is derived from the Latin word "mensura", meaning "a measuring" or "size".
Historically, the word "measure" has been used in various contexts, including mathematics, physics, and music, to denote a standard unit or quantity of something.
Synonyms
gauge
scale
size
extent
degree
proportion
quantity
amount
volume
capacity
span
range
scope
dimension
length
width
height
depth
breadth
thickness
standard
yardstick
benchmark
criterion
meter
rule
calibrate
assess
evaluate
appraise
estimate
calculate
weigh
balance
proportion
ratio
percentage
fraction
part
segment
section
fragment.
Definitions
- A unit or standard of measurement, such as length, weight, or capacity.
- The size, extent, or degree of something, ascertained by comparison with a standard.
- A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular goal or solve a problem.
- A legislative bill or proposal.
Usage Examples
- The room was 10 feet in measure, making it the perfect size for a home office.
- The government took measures to reduce the country's carbon footprint.
- The recipe requires a precise measure of ingredients to achieve the right flavor.
Antonyms
excess
surplus
overabundance
extravagance
profusion
glut
redundancy
immoderation
intemperance
lack of restraint
uncontrolled
unrestrained
unlimited
unregulated
unmeasured
disproportionate
uneven
unequal
asymmetric
lopsided
skewed.