Meaning & use
measure
To find the size, amount, or degree of something using a standard unit or instrument.
See it in a sentence
He measured the width of the door before buying a new one.
The tailor carefully measured her waist for the custom dress.
A note on using this word
As a noun, 'measure' can mean an action taken to achieve a purpose, as in 'safety measures.'
Words with a similar meaning
gaugequantify
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An official action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
The government introduced new measures to reduce traffic accidents in the city.
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