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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
Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
The agency is anticipating that participating university systems will dedicate similar contributions, per the business plan.
Accreditation, which colleges must obtain in order to receive federal student financial aid funding, is meant to act as a quality-control measure for institutions.
—Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 12 July 2025
Don’t measure your progress by job titles or years in one role.
—Minh Pham-Costello, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Noun
To help you get started, this guide explains various methods for opening a window that has been painted shut, along with the necessary safety measures to use.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
The agency is anticipating that participating university systems will dedicate similar contributions, per the business plan.
Accreditation, which colleges must obtain in order to receive federal student financial aid funding, is meant to act as a quality-control measure for institutions.
—Miami Herald, 12 July 2025
Verb
This unit measures a very small amount of liquid, comparable to the size of a single platelet.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 12 July 2025
Don’t measure your progress by job titles or years in one role.
—Minh Pham-Costello, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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The cruise line is based in Hamburg, Germany and draws a substantial amount from the European market (especially Germany).—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Her lady-in-waiting’s husband, Lord Colin Tennant, spent vast amounts of his fortune on transforming Mustique, a tiny island in the Caribbean, into a party resort for the rich and famous.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Not so easy, but these four mostly meet the criteria.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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But the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges — the longtime accreditor of Florida’s 40 public universities and colleges — is the only one of the seven southern accreditation agencies that mandate DEI criteria.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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Western Conference semifinalists two years ago who understand the league’s rhythms and that first-place in July means nothing, the Dynamo showed SDFC isn’t talented enough to freelance its way to a first-round playoff bye.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Humanizing hybrid means designing for rest and rhythm, not just Zoom fatigue.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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And not only does this travel-friendly projector cast a surprisingly sharp image, but the sound quality is excellent (courtesy of two five-watt Harman Kardon speakers), especially given the size of the projector.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
8 July 2025
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The bill also has a mandate to make available for leasing 6,250 square miles (16,200 square kilometers) — an area greater in size than Connecticut.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The study also added new metrics this year to gauge the states’ risks from a trade war and a shrinking federal budget, including cuts in federal research grants.—
Adrienne Roberts,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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Teams can also speak directly with restricted free agents starting at 7:01 p.m. Eastern Time on June 30, so Carolina was able to gauge his interest ahead of Noon on July 1, when free agents are allowed to start signing deals.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Unlike medications, supplements are not regulated by the FDA.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
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Camps nationwide are regulated in a number of ways in order to prevent tragedies.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Noun
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After the fire is fully contained, the next step is to control it.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 July 2025
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This step is especially helpful if your towels are heavily soiled or have a strong musty odor.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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With a double harbor set at the tip of a long and sinewy peninsula on a highly strategic coastline, Knidos grew rich from its favorable natural position and from trading wine, olive oil and vast quantities of amphorae.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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However, possessing large quantities of dangerous fireworks can be prosecuted as a felony in California.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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