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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
such new security measures as metal detectors at all the entrances
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as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
during the Renaissance, man came to be viewed as the measure of all things
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as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the song's soft, soothing measures make it a good lullaby
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
a slipcover for the couch that was made to measure
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as in to gauge
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
for this experiment, you need to carefully measure all the chemicals before you mix them together
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
he carefully measured his response to the provocative question
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Recent Examples of measure
Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
The measures are set to come into effect just days after the U.S.′ Aug. 1 deadline.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 25 July 2025
Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
To measure the changes in kakapo parasites over centuries, the researchers in New Zealand relied on droppings.
—New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Noun
This wet-bulb measure combines air temperature and humidity to determine how effectively the body can sweat and cool off.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
The measures are set to come into effect just days after the U.S.′ Aug. 1 deadline.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 25 July 2025
Verb
On Wednesday, staff laid toddlers on a desk to measure the circumference of their upper arms — the quickest way to determine malnutrition.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2025
To measure the changes in kakapo parasites over centuries, the researchers in New Zealand relied on droppings.
—New York Times, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
Noun
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The board approved the amount during the May 22 meeting.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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Though details of how such a large increase in capacity could be achieved in just one month were not provided, work has been ongoing since the fall of 2024 to fix a key junction box that controls the amount of untreated river water able to enter the plant.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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Germany’s Blue Card system, aligned with the EU framework, facilitates residency for highly qualified workers meeting salary thresholds and educational criteria.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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Their qualifying criteria apparently consist of being loyal to the administration of President Donald Trump and willing to break things.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
25 July 2025
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By late summer, the South of France returns to a more authentic rhythm.—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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My days fell into a perfect rhythm: pre-dawn coffee before morning drives, lazy pool hours during the heat of midday, afternoon spa treatments with Joan for therapeutic massages, and evening drives that concluded with sundowners in extraordinary locations.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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The company claimed that with the open-source model, users can control lighting, time of day, color tone, camera angle, frame size, composition and focal length.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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Nowadays, though, a 20-something internet magnate can swing a suburban Dallas spread that size.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The report said 89 of 100 cities improved on a separate category that gauges both aerobic and strength activity.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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With one community college working to find ways to show that more training and education meant lower crime rates in the area, and another finding metrics to gauge improvements in mental health and social connections.—
Edward Conroy,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Verb
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At some point, perhaps, Congress might even craft legislation that gives more direct guidance on how the EPA should regulate greenhouse gases.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
1 Aug. 2025
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The crypto law, known in the chambers as Bill No. 247, is a renewed and more robust legislative effort to regulate cryptoassets in Panama, introduced in 2025 by Alternate Deputy Solís.—
Javier Bastardo,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Lawmakers were demanding to know why the lottery had not taken steps to prevent third-party vendors known as couriers from brokering the sale of game tickets through smartphone apps, even though state law expressly forbids buying and selling lottery tickets by phone.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Try taking small steps to challenge your own avoidance by giving yourself permission to poop in a public restroom, or talking to your friend about your GI struggles.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
30 July 2025
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Since rice water is typically produced in limited quantities, this fertilizer tends to work best on houseplants and container gardens.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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This includes not being able to order certain items in large quantities due to short shelf life.—
Beck Andrew Salgado,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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