|noun|
1.extent sense 2, degree, amount
Our plan did succeed in large measure.
2.the size, capacity, or quantity of something that has been determined
Use equal measures of flour and milk.
3.something (as a yardstick or cup) used in determining size, capacity, or quantity
4.a unit used in determining size, capacity, or quantity
An inch is a measure of length.
5.a system of determining size, capacity, or quantity
liquid measure
6.the notes and rests between bar lines on a musical staff
7.a way of accomplishing something
a safety measure
The new law is a measure to save energy.
8.an instrument or utensil for measuring
9.a standard or unit of measurement
|verb|
1.to serve as a measure of
a thermometer measures temperature
2.to find out the size, extent, or amount of
You should measure the cloth before cutting.
3.to separate out a fixed amount
She measured the rice.
4.estimate entry 1
I had to measure the distance with my eye.
5.to bring into comparison
Why don't you measure your skill against mine?
6.to give a determination of size, capacity, or quantity : indicate
A thermometer measures temperature.
7.to have as its size, capacity, or quantity
The cloth measures ten meters.
8.to choose or control with cautious restraint : regulate
measure his acts
9.to regulate by a standard : govern
10.to allot or apportion in measured amounts
measure out three cups
11.to lay off by making measurements
12.to ascertain the measurements of
13.to estimate or appraise by a criterion
measures his skill against his rival
14.【archaic】to travel over : traverse
15.to serve as a means of measuring
a thermometer measures temperature
16.to take or make a measurement
17.to have a specified measurement
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|noun|
Our plan did succeed in large measure.
