Definition of 'measure'
Noun
- the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"
Synonyms: measurement measuring mensuration - 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"
Synonyms: standard criterion touchstone - how much there is of something that you can quantify
Synonyms: quantity amount - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"
Synonyms: step - a statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill"
Synonyms: bill - (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
Synonyms: meter metre beat cadence - musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; "the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song"
Synonyms: bar - measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
Synonyms: measuring stick measuring rod
Verb
- determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall"
Synonyms: mensurate measure out - express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?"
Synonyms: quantify - have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"
- place a value on; judge the worth of something; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"
Synonyms: evaluate valuate assess appraise value
