measure

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of determining the size, amount, or quantity of something.

• Noun

  A standard or unit for measuring.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɛʒə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈmɛʒɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

bar , metric

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with measure
rehearses , measures , pleasures , treasures

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Homophones

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1. Measured () : Having been measured or assessed.
   

2. Measles () : A common infectious disease, characterized by a red, blotchy rash.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of measure that leads to same result
for good measure , measure , measures , measured , measurer , measurers , measuring , measure up , measured up , measures up , measuring up , measure off , measured off , measures off , measuring off , measure out , measured out , measures out , measuring out , apothecaries' measure , apothecaries' measures , apothecary measure , common measure , common measures , common meter , cubic measure , cubic measures , dry measure , dry measures , linear measure , linear measures

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Forms

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measures, measuring, measured, unmeasured

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Etymology

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From Old French 'mesur' or Latin 'mensura', meaning 'measure'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest unit of length in the International System of Units (SI) is the meter.

2. The longest unit of length is the light-year, which measures the distance that light travels in one year.

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Related Concepts

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1. Units of measurement: Standardized quantities used to measure length, weight, capacity, and other physical quantities.

2. Scales: An instrument used to weigh or measure the weight of an object.

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Culture

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In literature, 'measure' has been used metaphorically to represent fairness, balance, or proportion. In music, a measure is a unit of time in a musical composition. In art, 'measure' can refer to the size or scale of a work.

How to Memorize "measure"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ruler or tape measure to remember the meaning of 'measure' as a verb.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'measure' with the concept of fairness or balance to remember its metaphorical meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Makes Easy Understanding Simple' to remember the meaning of 'measure' as a noun.

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