MEASURES Synonyms: 220 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of measure

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 amounts

a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter each day prisoners were given only a small measure of rice to live on

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as in standards

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 rhythms

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 dimensions

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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measures

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verb

present tense third-person singular of measure

as in gauges

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 controls

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 measures

Noun

Authorities have been introducing new measures to ensure the smooth flow of goods across all customs ports. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 July 2026 The latest arrivals are expected to be held at a maximum-security prison for up to a year, as Eswatini pledges to protect their rights while tightening security measures. — Nokukhanya Musi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Bryant officials plan to introduce new safety measures after the incident, according to a Thursday news release from the city. — Arkansas Online, 9 July 2026 According to Wzorek, remediation measures may include disinfecting and flushing plumbing fixtures, adjusting hot water temperatures, and routinely flushing the building’s water system. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 Becchina said fire and rescue personnel attempted life-saving measures but could not revive the boy. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Mdluli said measures were in place to safeguard Eswatini's security and that of its residents while the deportees remain in the country. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 Alternative cooling measures have begun to rise in popularity. — Ignacio Calderon, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Verb

Calcium score testing measures the amount of calcific plaque in the arteries around the heart, also called the coronary arteries. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026 Most leaders cannot see this happening, because their reporting still measures the old game. — Meghna Deshraj, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Some of the data is collected on Allstate’s app through Drivewise, which measures braking, phone use, nighttime driving and speeding across the country. — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 The interior measures 45 sq m (484 sq ft) and is arranged around the open living area, which is furnished with a sofa and bean-bag seating. — Adam Williams july 07, New Atlas, 7 July 2026 The exoskeleton is controlled using electromyography (EMG), which measures the tiny electrical signals generated by muscles in the forearm. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026 The allegations were based on an analysis of the bars using bomb calorimetry, which measures calories by burning food and calculating the amount of heat released, a method that counts every potential calorie. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 The item measures 4 cm high, and 3 cm wide (under two inches in height and width). — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Emedobi has added about 30 pounds since last year, Desrosiers said, and now measures around 6-foot-2, 220 pounds. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for measures

Noun

Making the final means the Huskies could be very good this fall.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Workers and advocates say losing those employees will cost the airport knowledgeable workers and leave their families without means to support themselves.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

Definition of means

Noun

The idea is to learn the structure that matters for prediction and planning without spending huge amounts of compute modeling irrelevant visual detail.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 July 2026
Huang said the Bangkok fire may resemble the fire in Switzerland, noting that such venues tend to have large amounts of flammable soundproofing materials and overcrowded conditions which contribute to the high number of casualties.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of amounts

Noun

But television was changing the rhythms and habits of American life.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Jamie Zeitzer, a professor of sleep medicine at Stanford University who studies circadian rhythms, said that sleep timing and regularity are in many ways as important for your health and well-being as the duration of your sleep.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

Definition of rhythms

Noun

Even more than Stinnerbom’s cardamom bun — which some praise as the best in Oslo — the more elemental cinnamon notes, enhanced with lemon zest and juice, allow the sourdough’s multifaceted dimensions to come through.

— Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Unlike conventional porous carbons, which interact only weakly with polysulfides, COFs possess periodically arranged pores whose dimensions, chemical environments, and electronic characteristics can be programmed by design.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026

Definition of dimensions

Verb

Activity impact gauges how physical exertion is affecting your recovery.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Ned Davis Research strategist Ed Clissold pointed out that his firm's multicap advance/decline line, which gauges the number of stocks that rose in a day minus those that fell, last peaked on April 20.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 22 June 2026

Definition of gauges

Verb

Unlike conventional infrared systems that rely on bulky mechanical components to change focus, the new design controls light electronically at the level of individual microscopic pixels.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Government departments and businesses can keep using Amazon or Microsoft cloud infrastructure—but Valarian’s layer controls exactly what data leaves, who touches it, and when.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 13 July 2026

Definition of controls

Noun

But all of these methods come second to taking steps to protect ourselves directly, experts emphasize.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Community helps deli Khalid Sarsour, who owns Garden Gourmet Deli and Grill, was standing right next to the register when the crash happened, just steps away from where the car struck his store.

— Jenna DeAngelis, CBS News, 13 July 2026