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

  • (..) How? We put her up inside a tornado. She opens... ...and releases hundreds of these sensors... ...that measure all parts of the tornado simultaneously. You see, it's like this: These sensors go up the funnel and radio back information... ...about the internal structure, (..)
    1996 Twister