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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
such new security measures as metal detectors at all the entrances
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as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
during the Renaissance, man came to be viewed as the measure of all things
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as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the song's soft, soothing measures make it a good lullaby
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
a slipcover for the couch that was made to measure
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as in to gauge
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
for this experiment, you need to carefully measure all the chemicals before you mix them together
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
he carefully measured his response to the provocative question
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Recent Examples of measure
Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2025
Stormwater control measures are required to obtain a permit.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2025
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2025
For decades, statistics that came directly from the U.S. government, especially from agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), have long been the gold standard for measuring the health of the American economy.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The Federal Communications Commission last year fined T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, saying the carriers illegally shared access to customers' location information without consent and did not take reasonable measures to protect that sensitive data against unauthorized disclosure.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2025
Stormwater control measures are required to obtain a permit.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2025
Verb
Success is measured not only by personal achievements but by the ability to maintain authentic relationships within London’s competitive high-society landscape.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2025
For decades, statistics that came directly from the U.S. government, especially from agencies like the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), have long been the gold standard for measuring the health of the American economy.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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The lawsuit seeks compensatory damages and costs, as well as a jury trial, but does not specify an amount.—
Mark Harper,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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What’s the appropriate amount of anger over an extramarital affair?—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Because ranked among 17 criteria, the state’s average score was rotten.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Aug. 2025
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Make advancement criteria transparent and attainable.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As for the rest of the offense, which has struggled to find a rhythm in training camp, this week's joint practices with the Miami Dolphins in Allen Park should answer some questions.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The center of attention will be the heart-pounding rhythms of Fushu Daiko’s taiko drumming shows, with three performances scheduled each day at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. in the Morikami Theater.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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Not only that, but over the next 10 years, workers aged 75 and older will be the only age group estimated to increase in size in the U.S. workforce, AARP reports.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
13 Aug. 2025
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The turnout has since doubled in size with about 300 people attending the most recent event in July.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The price-to-book ratio remains a reasonable proxy for gauging Berkshire’s intrinsic value.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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By canceling the joint practice, the Chargers lost an opportunity to properly gauge where the team is at.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The agency will no longer regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants or oil and gas operations.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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The production of cortisol is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which is the body’s main stress response system.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sending a follow-up email that confirms everyone’s commitments and outlines next steps.—
Bihag Karnani,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Vrabel’s office, a few steps further ahead and through another doorway, is sized closer to a studio apartment.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hairstyles, hair color (and quantity) change over time.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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That data, in turn, drives decision-making, including over the kinds and quantities of drones to procure.—
ERIC SCHMIDT,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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