measure

US /ˈmɛʒɚ/

UK /ˈmeʒə(r)/

A1TOEIC
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Plan to achieve a desired result
Everyone voted on the measure, so we could agree what needs to be done
v.t.Transitive VerbTo determine the value or importance of something
We measure life's value by its goodness
v.t.Transitive VerbTo calculate size, weight or temperature of
Sir, I need to measure your box so I know how much it will cost you to send it
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Tool used to calculate the size of something
He put a tape measure along the wall
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A standard unit or system used for measuring.
A meter is a measure of length in the metric system.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A certain amount or degree of something.
Add a measure of salt to the soup.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A division of time in music, usually consisting of a fixed number of beats.
The song is written in 4/4 measure.
v.t.Transitive VerbTo take actions to achieve a particular purpose.
We must measure to prevent further damage.

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