All measure synonyms
measΒ·ure
M m noun measure
- portion β a part of any whole, either separated from or integrated with it: I read a portion of the manuscript.
- test β Zoology. the hard, protective shell or covering of certain invertebrates, as echinoderms or tunicates.
- method β a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan: There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.
- system β an assemblage or combination of things or parts forming a complex or unitary whole: a mountain system; a railroad system.
- control β Control of an organization, place, or system is the power to make all the important decisions about the way that it is run.
- means β to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. Synonyms: contemplate.
- move β to pass from one place or position to another.
- project β something that is contemplated, devised, or planned; plan; scheme.
- step β Standard for the exchange of product model data
- limit β the final, utmost, or furthest boundary or point as to extent, amount, continuance, procedure, etc.: the limit of his experience; the limit of vision.
- act β When you act, you do something for a particular purpose.
- action β Action is doing something for a particular purpose.
- proposal β the act of offering or suggesting something for acceptance, adoption, or performance.
- effort β exertion of physical or mental power: It will take great effort to achieve victory.
- procedure β subroutine
- statute β Law. an enactment made by a legislature and expressed in a formal document. the document in which such an enactment is expressed.
- resolution β a formal expression of opinion or intention made, usually after voting, by a formal organization, a legislature, a club, or other group. Compare concurrent resolution, joint resolution.
- part β a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- quota β the share or proportional part of a total that is required from, or is due or belongs to, a particular district, state, person, group, etc.
- mensuration β the branch of geometry that deals with the measurement of length, area, or volume.
- hit β to deal a blow or stroke to: Hit the nail with the hammer.
- degree β You use degree to indicate the extent to which something happens or is the case, or the amount which something is felt.
- ratio β the relation between two similar magnitudes with respect to the number of times the first contains the second: the ratio of 5 to 2, written 5:2 or 5/2.
- ration β a fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage: a daily ration of meat and bread.
- reach β to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc.: The boat reached the shore.
- volume β a collection of written or printed sheets bound together and constituting a book.
- bang β If something bangs, it makes a sudden loud noise, once or several times.
- strength β the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
- span β the act of causing a spinning or whirling motion.
- nip β to squeeze or compress tightly between two surfaces or points; pinch; bite.
- slug β a hard blow or hit, especially with a fist or baseball bat.
- distance β the extent or amount of space between two things, points, lines, etc.
- bulk β You can refer to something's bulk when you want to emphasize that it is very large.
- range β the extent to which or the limits between which variation is possible: the range of steel prices; a wide range of styles.
verb measure
- calculate β If you calculate a number or amount, you discover it from information that you already have, by using arithmetic, mathematics, or a special machine.
- peg β a female given name, form of Peggy.
- compute β To compute a quantity or number means to calculate it.
- survey β to take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc.
- fit β adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- average β An average is the result that you get when you add two or more numbers together and divide the total by the number of numbers you added together.
- rank β Otto [awt-oh] /ΛΙt oΚ/ (Show IPA), 1884β1939, Austrian psychoanalyst.
- mark β Marcus Alonzo ("Mark") 1837β1904, U.S. merchant and politician: senator 1897β1904.
- assess β When you assess a person, thing, or situation, you consider them in order to make a judgment about them.
- adjust β When you adjust to a new situation, you get used to it by changing your behaviour or your ideas.
- determine β If a particular factor determines the nature of a thing or event, it causes it to be of a particular kind.
- quantify β to determine, indicate, or express the quantity of.
- weigh β to determine or ascertain the force that gravitation exerts upon (a person or thing) by use of a balance, scale, or other mechanical device: to weigh oneself; to weigh potatoes; to weigh gases.
- regulate β to control or direct by a rule, principle, method, etc.: to regulate household expenses.
- check β Check is also a noun.
- calibrate β If you calibrate an instrument or tool, you mark or adjust it so that you can use it to measure something accurately.