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There are 13 meanings of the word
Measure.
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Measure - as a noun
Any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
Example: "The situation called for strong measures"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
step6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
maneuver13manoeuvre14tactical maneuvertactical manoeuvreHyponyms (Broadly Related)
How much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amount8quantity20Hypernyms (Closely Related)
abstract entityabstraction15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
chance13probability20quantum18economic value
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value8fundamental measurefundamental quantitydefinite quantityindefinite quantityrelative quantitymetric10system of measurementcordage11octane numberoctane ratingmagnetisation16magnetization25radical10volume11volume11proof10time unitunit of timepoint7point in timeperiod of playplay9playing periodinterval11time intervalchronostratigraphic unitexposure dose
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A statute in draft before it becomes law
Example: "They held a public hearing on the bill"
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bill6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
instrument12legal documentlegal instrumentofficial documentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
Example: "The measurements were carefully done"
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measurement15measuring12mensuration13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
seismography23quantitative analysisquantitative chemical analysisactinometry18
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algometry15anemography22anemometry17angulation11anthropometry23arterial blood gasesaudiometry16bathymetry23plumbing15calorimetry18cephalometry24densitometry18dosimetry15fetometryfoetometrygravimetry19hydrometry22hypsography28hypsometry23mental measurementmicrometry19observation16pelvimetry20photometry20quantification28radioactive datingmeter readingreading9sampling13sounding10sound rangingscaling10spirometry17surveying16telemetry14thermometry21thermogravimetrytonometry14viscometry20viscosimetry22weigh-inaudience measurementpycnometry
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A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
Example: "The schools comply with federal standards"
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criterion11standard10touchstone15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
metric10system of measurementHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beat6cadence12meter7metre7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
poetic rhythmprosody13rhythmic patternHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats
Example: "The orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bar5Measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
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measuring rodmeasuring stickHypernyms (Closely Related)
measuring devicemeasuring instrumentmeasuring systemHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
container11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Measure - as a verb
Determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
Example: "Measure the length of the wall"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
measure outmensurateHypernyms (Closely Related)
decide10determine12make up one's mindHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Express as a number or measure or quantity
Example: "Can you quantify your results?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
quantify23Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carry10convey14express16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Have certain dimensions
Example: "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Example: "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"
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appraise12assess6evaluate11valuate10value8Hypernyms (Closely Related)
evaluate11judge14pass judgmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The government implemented new safety measures."
"The doctor recommended a course of medical measures."
"We need to find a way to measure the distance between the two cities."
"The company has established a strict quality control measure."
"The recipe calls for precise measures of each ingredient."
Word Game Points
Is MEASURE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, measure is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
MEASURE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is MEASURE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, measure is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordMEASURE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is MEASURE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, measure is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordMEASURE has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.