ALL meanings of measure
meas·ure
M m - noun measure a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures. 1
- noun measure a system of measurement: liquid measure. 1
- noun measure an instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring. 1
- noun measure the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained especially by comparison with a standard: to take the measure of a thing. 1
- noun measure the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something; measurement. 1
- noun measure a definite or known quantity measured out: to drink a measure of wine. 1
- noun measure any standard of comparison, estimation, or judgment. 1
- noun measure a quantity, degree, or proportion: in large measure. 1
- noun measure a moderate amount: to live with a measure of enjoyment. 1
- noun measure a limit, or an extent or degree not to be exceeded: to know no measure. 1
- noun measure reasonable bounds or limits: to know no measure. 1
- noun measure a legislative bill or enactment: The senate passed the new measure. 1
- noun measure Usually, measures. actions or procedures intended as a means to an end: to take measures to avert suspicion. 1
- noun measure a short rhythmical movement or arrangement, as in poetry or music. Compare meter2 (def 1b). 1
- noun measure a particular kind of such arrangement. 1
- noun measure a metrical unit. 1
- noun measure Music. the music contained between two bar lines; bar. an air or melody. a slow, dignified dance. 1
- noun measure Printing. the width, measured in ems or picas, to which a column or page of printed matter is set. 1
- noun measure measures, Geology. beds; strata. 1
- noun measure Mathematics. an abstraction of the property of length; a set function assigning to each set of a collection of sets a value, usually having the properties of sigma finiteness and fnite additivity, the functional value of the whole collection being greater than zero. 1
- verb with object measure to ascertain the extent, dimensions, quantity, capacity, etc., of, especially by comparison with a standard: to measure boundaries. 1
- verb with object measure to mark off or deal out by way of measurement (often followed by off or out): to measure out two cups of flour. 1
- verb with object measure to estimate the relative amount, value, etc., of, by comparison with some standard: to measure the importance of an issue. 1
- verb with object measure to judge or appraise by comparison with something or someone else: to measure Corneille against Racine. 1
- verb with object measure to serve as the measure of: Her sacrifices measure the degree of her love. 1
- verb with object measure to adjust or proportion: to measure a portion to one's liking. 1
- verb with object measure to bring into comparison or competition: to measure one's strength with another's. 1
- verb with object measure to travel over; traverse: to measure a room with great strides. 1
- verb without object measure to take measurements. 1
- verb without object measure to admit of measurement. 1
- verb without object measure to be of a specified measure. 1
- transitive verb measure calculate dimensions 1
- idioms measure beyond measure, too much to be reckoned; immeasurably; extremely: The suffering that they endured was beyond measure. 1
- transitive verb measure weigh, consider 1
- idioms measure for good measure, as an extra: In addition to dessert, they served chocolates for good measure. 1
- intransitive verb measure compare 1
- idioms measure have / take someone's measure, to judge or assess someone's character, capabilities, etc.; size up: During their conversation she was taking his measure as a prospective employee. 1
- noun measure unit of measurement 1
- idioms measure in a / some measure, to some extent or degree: His conclusion is justified in some measure. 1
- noun measure system of measurement 1
- idioms measure measure one's length, to fall or be knocked down; fall flat: He missed a step in the dark and measured his length at the bottom. 1
- noun measure action taken 1
- idioms measure measure swords, to test one's preparedness for a contest or encounter. to battle with swords. to fight, compete, etc.: The producer of the poorly reviewed show decided to measure swords with the critics. 1
- noun measure dimensions calculated 1
- noun measure limited amount 1
- noun measure measuring instrument 1
- noun measure standard 1
- noun measure bounds, limits 1
- noun measure law, bill 1
- noun measure specific amount 1