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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
Dasha Litvinova, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The measure currently in the House must next survive a full vote there and ultimately find agreement in the Senate, where Republicans would need a simple majority to pass the bill.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 May 2025
Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 May 2025
That data measures an audience sitting down to watch a programmed show at one time, versus YouTube audiences which can accumulate over time.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 14 May 2025
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Noun
Both sides repeatedly accused each other of massive violations until the measure expired.
—Dasha Litvinova, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
The measure currently in the House must next survive a full vote there and ultimately find agreement in the Senate, where Republicans would need a simple majority to pass the bill.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 14 May 2025
Verb
The participants also underwent neuropsychological testing to measure cognitive function.
—Paul McClure 14, New Atlas, 14 May 2025
That data measures an audience sitting down to watch a programmed show at one time, versus YouTube audiences which can accumulate over time.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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Atmospheric rivers are long, narrow stretches of atmosphere that transport vast amounts of water vapor − like rivers in the sky.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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The final amount could vary depending on the timing and whether the city shares the ballot with a Miami-Dade County, state or national election.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The current criteria for the board's members includes a requirement for two female members and two members who are racial minorities.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2025
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The track record of the committees that will decide on Rose and Bonds and Clemens indicates that those voters believe in criteria beyond statistics, so jumping to the immediate conclusion — Rose is getting in! — may be no sure thing.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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Some researchers have suspected for a while that these rhythms can synchronize with the rhythm of music.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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To listen to him talk is to hear the rhythms of any Sunday morning in a Chicago parish church.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The height of the splash corresponds to the size of that cavity.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Land Rover fitted this press car with optional 21-inch alloys, wrapped in Michelin Latitude rubber, which meant a smooth ride, despite the alloy size.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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But in the past two weeks, Suggs reached out to at least one real estate executive to gauge interest in hosting a fundraiser for the mayor’s reelection bid, sources familiar with the matter told the Daily News.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2025
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Planning groups remain the city’s best tool to gauge neighborhood sentiment.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
Verb
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This process helps us self-audit, regulate our practices and identify areas for improvement.—
Geoff Scott,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Carr has pushed companies regulated by the FCC to do the same, resulting in Verizon and T-Mobile dropping DEI programs in order to secure approval for mergers that required the FCC's sign-off.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
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The official opening on the weekend completed the first step, but a lot remains to be done.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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Minneapolis agreed to substantial changes to its police department, including steps to rein in the use of force, bolster training and address discriminatory practices.—
Ernesto Londoño,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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The types of pollen and the quantities of pollen grains found at a site help researchers reconstruct ancient forests, track sea-level changes and identify the fingerprints of significant events, such as asteroid impacts or civilizations collapsing.—
Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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Madlock said there isn’t the quantity of offerings found in Cabo, but that there are plenty of solid bars and restaurants in La Paz.—
Will McGough,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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