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  • Definition
    • 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

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