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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
Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Below are other ways to measure body composition: Skinfolds: skinfolds are a way to measure body fat.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Other protective measures include keeping doors and windows closed and avoiding activities that increase indoor pollution, such as vacuuming, burning candles or using gas appliances.
—Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Roku Channel, a top streaming destination as measured by Nielsen, extends the footprint of the company to 125 million people a day.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
Below are other ways to measure body composition: Skinfolds: skinfolds are a way to measure body fat.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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All of these things that created such a huge amount of planning, but nothing was left for herself so often.—
Ryan Coleman Updated,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Oceans are now storing 90% of the excess heat from global warming — and each of the last eight years has set a new record for the amount of heat stored in the ocean.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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For example, Governors, working with their state workforce boards, will need to determine which workforce programs meet the criteria to be eligible for grants.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Each university sets its own admissions criteria for a student to be automatically admitted.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
6 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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Last year, Disney agreed to pay the NBA $2.6 billion a year — nearly twice the size of its previous deal — in order to keep a package of games that includes the NBA Finals.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Pepper Cannon also adjusts easily to so many different grind sizes.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
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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Automakers regularly use concept vehicles to gauge customer interest or show the future direction of a vehicle or brand, but they're not meant to be sold to consumers.—
Ali McCadden,
CNBC,
14 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
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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
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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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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Hairstyles, hair color (and quantity) change over time.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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