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measure Synonyms

Another word for measure

Choosing another word for measure depends on context, so the 41 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A plan, step, or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose or deal with a specific situation.

Usage Example

"The government introduced emergency measures to combat the rising inflation."

Strongest
step
action
Strong
initiative
move
act
procedure
expedient
maneuver

• verb (Context 2)

To ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something by using an instrument or standard device.

Usage Example

"The tailor measured her waist to ensure the custom dress would fit perfectly."

Strongest
gauge
Strong
quantify
calculate
compute
meter
Weak
weigh
plumb

• noun (Context 3)

A standard unit or system of units used to express the size, amount, or degree of something.

Usage Example

"The kilogram is a widely recognized international unit of mass."

Strongest
unit
Strong
standard
metric
scale
yardstick
benchmark
criterion
gauge

• verb (Context 4)

To evaluate or assess the importance, effect, or value of something.

Usage Example

"It is difficult to accurately assess the true impact of the new educational policy on student performance."

Strongest
assess
evaluate
gauge
Strong
appraise
estimate
judge
weigh
size up
rate

• noun (Context 5)

A certain amount or degree of something, often relatively small or moderate.

Usage Example

"With a degree of luck, we should be able to finish the project ahead of schedule."

Strongest
degree
amount
Strong
modicum
portion
element
share
quantity
touch
dose

• verb (Context 6)

To have a specified size, length, or amount.

Usage Example

"The newly constructed dining table measures exactly two meters in length."

Strong
span
Weak
extend
reach

Opposites of measure

The opposite of measure shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inaction
guess
ignore
conjecture
overlook
See all opposites of measure

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Measure. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/measure
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