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Vocabulary Entry
measure
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A unit or standard used to ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something.
Example Sentences
"The measure of success varies among individuals."
"We need a proper measure to evaluate our progress."
"He took the measure of the room before buying new furniture."
V
verb
To ascertain the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something, often using a standard unit.
Example Sentences
"She will measure the ingredients for the recipe carefully."
"The engineer needs to measure the length of the beam."
"They hired a professional to measure the windows for new blinds."