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[ˈmeʒə] noun [C] I
1) an action that is intended to achieve something or deal with something
This is a temporary measure to stop the problem from getting any worse.[/ex]
Stronger measures will have to be taken to bring down unemployment.[/ex]
2) an amount of a particular quality that is neither large nor small
The system gives people a measure of protection against dishonest salesmen.[/ex]
3) a way of judging something
The tests are not an accurate measure of performance.[/ex]
4) a unit used for measuring things
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for good measure — as a way of making something complete or better[/ex]
Throw in a splash of red wine for good measure.[/ex]
Words often used with measure Adjectives often used with measure (noun, sense 1) ■ drastic, harsh, severe, strong + MEASURE: used about measures that are severe Verbs often used with measure (noun, sense 1) ■ adopt, implement, introduce, take + MEASURE: take measures in order to do something II
verb
measure */*/*/[ˈmeʒə]
1) [I/T] to find the exact size, amount, speed, or rate of something
We measured from the back of the house to the fence.[/ex]
a device for measuring the flow of water through a pipe[/ex]
2) [T] to form an opinion about how good or bad something is
Success isn't measured by how much money you have.[/ex]
Their rate of economic growth is not very impressive, when you measure it against (= compare it with) that of the neighbouring countries.[/ex]
3) [linking verb] to be a particular size
The room measures approximately 12 feet by 13 feet.[/ex]
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- measure sth out
- measure up

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