measure
measure Lexical Profile
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• noun
A plan, step, or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose or deal with a specific situation.
"The government introduced emergency measures to combat the rising inflation."
A standard unit or system of units used to express the size, amount, or degree of something.
"The kilogram is a widely recognized international measure of mass."
A certain amount or degree of something, often relatively small or moderate.
"With a measure of luck, we should be able to finish the project ahead of schedule."
• verb
To ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something by using an instrument or standard device.
"The tailor measured her waist to ensure the custom dress would fit perfectly."
To evaluate or assess the importance, effect, or value of something.
"It is difficult to accurately measure the true impact of the new educational policy on student performance."
To have a specified size, length, or amount.
"The newly constructed dining table measures exactly two meters in length."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'mesure', borrowed from Old French 'mesure', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'mensura' (a measuring), based on the past participle of the verb 'metiri' (to measure).
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