measure
/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/ verb B1- To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard. · We measured the temperature with a thermometer.· You should measure the angle with a spirit level.
- To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement). · The window measured two square feet.
- To estimate the unit size of something. · I measure that at 10 centimetres.
- To judge, value, or appraise.
- To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
- To adjust by a rule or standard.
- To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with.
- To regulate or control (one's actions, speech, etc.), as if one were carefully measuring their length or quantity.
He/she/it measures · Past measured · Past participle measured · -ing form measuring
Verb forms
- Base form
- measure
- He/she/it
- measures
- Past
- measured
- Past participle
- measured
- -ing form
- measuring
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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When eleven struck, the measured beat of the great church clock seemed to sound the dirge of our hopes.
When they had dragged the nets to the shore they found but few fish: the nets were full of sand and stones, and the men were beyond measure cast down so much at the disappointment which had befallen them, but because they had formed such very different expectations.
At the same instant his ear caught a sort of indistinct sound on the stairs, followed by the measured tread of soldiery, with the clanking of swords and military accoutrements; then came a hum and buzz as of many voices, so as to deaden even the noisy mirth of the bridal party, among whom a vague feeling of curiosity and apprehension quelled every disposition to talk, and almost instantaneously the most deathlike stillness prevailed.
As he spoke, he whipped a tape measure and a large round magnifying glass from his pocket.
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