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as in gauging
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 controlling
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 measuring
About the flag This American flag, larger than the reconstructed pioneer cabin in which it was found, measuring approximately 19 by 36 feet, spans more than 680 square feet – roughly the size of a standard one-bedroom New York apartment.
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Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The setup can scan an area measuring 200 by 200 micrometers at heights ranging from 50 to 450 micrometers above the surface.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
But by far my favorite moment of the entire trip was an unexpected encounter with a new friend—weighing around 1,000 pounds and measuring about 10 feet long.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Measure Wearability in Time When downsizing shoes, Kathleen Barnes, founder of Carrie Bradshaw Lied, recommends measuring a pair’s wearability in time.
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Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
This powered bed lowers down on airline-grade cables, working as an upper bunk bed measuring 54 x 75 in (137 x 191-cm).
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New Atlas,
3 July 2026
What happens if public health agencies stopped trusting their own tools, scientists, and surveillance networks for measuring whether vaccines work?
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Ben Lopman,
STAT,
2 July 2026
As traditional search models give way to advanced AI and agentic commerce, measuring the strength of a brand is being re-engineered.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Samba is considered one of the leaders in measuring streaming views and operates in linear TV, reseach and insights.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
The setup can scan an area measuring 200 by 200 micrometers at heights ranging from 50 to 450 micrometers above the surface.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 July 2026
But by far my favorite moment of the entire trip was an unexpected encounter with a new friend—weighing around 1,000 pounds and measuring about 10 feet long.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
Measure Wearability in Time When downsizing shoes, Kathleen Barnes, founder of Carrie Bradshaw Lied, recommends measuring a pair’s wearability in time.
—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
This powered bed lowers down on airline-grade cables, working as an upper bunk bed measuring 54 x 75 in (137 x 191-cm).
—
New Atlas,
3 July 2026
What happens if public health agencies stopped trusting their own tools, scientists, and surveillance networks for measuring whether vaccines work?
—
Ben Lopman,
STAT,
2 July 2026
As traditional search models give way to advanced AI and agentic commerce, measuring the strength of a brand is being re-engineered.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Samba is considered one of the leaders in measuring streaming views and operates in linear TV, reseach and insights.
—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measuring
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At this time of the season, with the trade deadline still weeks away, teams are typically checking in with each other to start gauging the market.
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In addition to gauging the health of the AI trade, investors are watching developments in the Middle East closely and also are looking ahead to inflation data later this week, which could determine the direction of interest rates.
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The Argentine legend unlocked the Cape Verde defense in the 29th minute, controlling a long diagonal pass with one touch in the box and promptly flicking it over the head of a charging Vozinha.
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Intelligent power switches can monitor electrical flow while controlling loads more efficiently.
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Now the county is weighing greenlighting a nearly $80,000 event.
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City officials have been weighing a similar move in recent months.
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The progress is a huge step toward regulating tech companies.
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Acclimatisation involves repeatedly exercising in hot conditions so the body begins sweating earlier and becomes better at regulating its core temperature.
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Financial regulation is struggling to keep pace with the rapid development of artificial intelligence, according to European policymakers, who are grappling with how to support adoption while containing risks to market integrity and stability.
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In 2022, a large cluster of cases in Florida was attributed to a Caesar salad kit containing bagged romaine lettuce.
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These Forme shorts activate the glutes and abs through biofeedback while curbing joint stress.
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As the head of a far-right party, Meloni backs curbing migration and promoting traditional values.
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Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions.
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Fostering discovery through those niche groups will likely prove essential to keeping the spirit of cinema alive.
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The pilot was then notified and the area surrounding Noble was cleared of passengers so that other flight attendants could assist in restraining him.
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With Sanders in front, still restraining the alligator with the catch pole, Pelosi came up behind it and tossed a rag over its eyes, the video showed.
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