Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mezh-er]
- /ˈmɛʒ ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mezh-er]
- /ˈmɛʒ ər/
Definitions of mismeasure word
- noun mismeasure a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures. 1
- noun mismeasure a system of measurement: liquid measure. 1
- noun mismeasure an instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring. 1
- noun mismeasure the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained especially by comparison with a standard: to take the measure of a thing. 1
- noun mismeasure the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something; measurement. 1
- noun mismeasure a definite or known quantity measured out: to drink a measure of wine. 1
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Origin of mismeasure
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English mesure, from Middle French, from Latin mēnsūra, equivalent to mēns(us), past participle of mētīrī “to measure, mete” + -ūra -ure
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Parts of speech for Mismeasure
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mismeasure popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
mismeasure usage trend in Literature
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noun mismeasure
- measure — a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures.
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