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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

  • (..) Where exactly is Abu Ahmed living at the moment? Faraj is completely denying knowing Abu Ahmed. That's using every measure we have. Well, he's either gonna keep withholding or he's gonna die from the presssure you're putting on him. Hey, you wanna take a run at him? No. (..)
    2012 Zero Dark Thirty