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measure

Definition

  • noun: an amount or degree of something
  • noun: an adequate or due portion
  • verb: to find out the size, length, or amount of (something)
  • verb: to choose or control with cautious restraint
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: regulate, moderation, limit

Examples

  • a set of 'measuring cups' ranging from <frac>1/4</frac> cup to 1 cup

  • an instrument for 'measuring' air pressure

Movie quotes

  • (..) I don't know. There are those who think of him. Stop it. Stop it, both ofyou. You'rejustjealous you can never measure up to a great ruler like Lord Farquaad. Yeah, well, maybe you're right, Princess. But I'll let you do the ''measuring'' when you see him tomorrow. (..)
    2001 Shrek