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Moderatemeasure
The correct spelling is measure.
How to pronounce measure
/ˈmɛʒə/
nounIPA: /ˈmɛʒə/
Say it like: Mee-zhe-r
The correct spelling is measure. A prescribed quantity or extent. For example: "We measured the temperature with a thermometer. You should measure the angle with a spirit level."
Usage Examples
“We measured the temperature with a thermometer. You should measure the angle with a spirit level.”
“The window measured two square feet.”
“I measure that at 10 centimetres.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A prescribed quantity or extent.
- 2.The act or result of measuring.
- 3.Metrical rhythm.
- 4.A course of action.
verb
- 1.To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
- 2.To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)
- 3.To estimate the unit size of something.
- 4.To judge, value, or appraise.
- 5.To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
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