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

  • (..) the coolest thing since air conditioning. This baby here helps me to identify the type of chemicals present in the sample by measuring the mass-to-charge ratio and the abundance of gas-phase ions. Yeah. I'm thinking about getting one for the home. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Bones Title: The Movie in the Making Season: 11 Episode 18
  • (..) Our job is "if." Not looking over your shoulder for VERONICA. Don't hate, I helped design VERONICA. As a worst-case measure, right? How about a best-case? What if the world was safe? What if next time aliens roll up to the club, and they will, they couldn't get past the bouncer? (..)
    2015 Avengers: Age of Ultron
  • (..) Oh. Sorry, Dr. Railly. I'm afraid your timing couldn't be any worse. Virologists are a vanishing and highly valuable commodity. Hence some of the measures we've had to implement. - What measures? - Measures necessary for the security of our medical personnel. (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8