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

  • (..) Medical condition? What are you, fucking Sunjay Gupta? Play the goddamn music! -I can't -I can. You know Whiplash by heart? Yes sir, every measure. Alright. You better fucking hope your memory doesn't fail you And and you can play a whole lot better than you did last month at the rehearsal (..)
    2014 Whiplash
  • (..) Am I to understand you cannot read tempo? Can you even fucking read music? What is that? Yes, what is that? A dotted sixteenth Sing me a measure What are you, in a fucking acapella group? Play the goddamn kit! Stop! Now answer my question. Were you rushing, or were you dragging? Answer! (..)
    2014 Whiplash