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measure
1. Dimensions, quantity, or capacity as ascertained by comparison with a standard.
2. A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties.
3. A unit specified by a scale; such as, an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march.
4. A system of measurement, such as the metric system.
5. Etymology: from Old French mesurer which came from Late Latin mensurare "to measure"; from Latin mensura, "a measuring, a thing to measure by"; from mensus, metiri, "to measure".
2. A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties.
3. A unit specified by a scale; such as, an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march.
4. A system of measurement, such as the metric system.
5. Etymology: from Old French mesurer which came from Late Latin mensurare "to measure"; from Latin mensura, "a measuring, a thing to measure by"; from mensus, metiri, "to measure".
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(Latin: measure)
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(Latin: measure; suitable; size, limit, way, method; rhythm, harmony)
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“measure”
A policy of deficit-cutting, lower spending, and a reduction in the amount of benefits and public services provided: "Austerity measures are normally taken if there is a threat that a government cannot honor its debt liabilities."
"Some austerity measures affect development projects, welfare, and other social spending; all of which are common programs that are targeted for cuts."
"Portuguese police have attacked the demonstrators who were protesting nationwide against the government's austerity measures."
baluster measure
An antique liquid measure usually made of pewter, having a concave top on a convex base.
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balustrad-, balust-, balaust- +
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in large part, in large measure (prepositional phrases)
Not entirely, but mostly or significantly: The success of the drama was in large part because of the talents of the director and actresses.
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larg-, largi-
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“measure”
measure, measuring
1. Dimensions, quantity, or a capacity as determined by comparisons with certain standards.
2. A unit specified by a scale; such as, a degree, or by variable conditions, for example, room temperature.
3. A system of measurement including the metric system.
4. To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something.
5. To mark off or apportion, usually with reference to a given unit of measurement.
6. A standard used for determining the dimensions, area, volume, or weight of something.
2. A unit specified by a scale; such as, a degree, or by variable conditions, for example, room temperature.
3. A system of measurement including the metric system.
4. To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something.
5. To mark off or apportion, usually with reference to a given unit of measurement.
6. A standard used for determining the dimensions, area, volume, or weight of something.
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Measurements and Mathematics Terms
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