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measure

The correct spelling is measure.

How to pronounce measure

/ˈmɛʒə/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A prescribed quantity or extent.
  2. 2.The act or result of measuring.
  3. 3.Metrical rhythm.
  4. 4.A course of action.

verb

  1. 1.To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
  2. 2.To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)
  3. 3.To estimate the unit size of something.
  4. 4.To judge, value, or appraise.
  5. 5.To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.

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