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src: wikipedia
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- measure :any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
- the situation called for strong measures|the police took steps to reduce crime
- measure :determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
- Measure the length of the wall
- measure :express as a number or measure or quantity
- Can you quantify your results?
- measure :a statute in draft before it becomes law
- they held a public hearing on the bill
- measure :have certain dimensions
- This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches
- measure :the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
- the measurements were carefully done|his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate
- measure :evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
- I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional|access all the factors when taking a risk
- measure :a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
- the schools comply with federal standards|they set the measure for all subsequent work