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English
Etymology
< Middle English mesure < French mesure < Latin mensura (“‘a measuring mesure a thing to measure by’”) < metiri, pp. mensus (“‘to measure’”)
Pronunciation
Noun
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Singular measure |
Plural measures |
measure (plural measures)
- The quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard.
- An (unspecified) quantity or capacity :
- a measure of salt
- (A date for this quote is being sought): The unwise man never knows the measure of his stomach. — from the Hávamál
- The precise designated distance between two objects or points.
- The act of measuring.
- A musical designation consisting of all notes and or rests delineated by two vertical bars; an equal and regular division of the whole of a composition.
- A rule, ruler or measuring stick.
- A tactic, strategy or piece of legislation.
- He took drastic measures to halt inflation.
- (mathematics) A function that assigns a non-negative number to a given set following the mathematical nature that is common among length, volume, probability and the like.
- An indicator; Something used to assess some property.
- The average price of basic household goods is a measure for inflation.
- Honesty is the true measure of a man.
Synonyms
- (musical designation): bar
Verb
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Infinitive to measure |
Third person singular measures |
Simple past measured |
Past participle measured |
Present participle measuring |
to measure (third-person singular simple present measures, present participle measuring, simple past and past participle measured)
- To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
- To estimate the unit size of something.
- To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
Derived terms
Translations
ascertain the quantity of a unit
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Q. I used to have a vinyl like measuring tape to measure my inches in my waist, hips, bust, etc. I lost it. What store can I buy one at and what is the real name of it? Like the type of measure tape, what is it called? I need it to measure my waist, hips, bust. what is the real name of it though?
Asked by sac_baby_girl - Mon Sep 4 12:27:42 2006 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Any Walmart, back in the sewing department, They cost maybe a dollar. It's just a vinyl tape measure. I keep one in mt purse and one at home. They come in handy. Usually hanging on the back wall with scissors, seam rippers, needles, and such.
Answered by cakegirl - Mon Sep 4 13:30:18 2006
