measure
verb, noun
verb
size / quantity
1 ~ sb/sth (for sth) to find the size, quantity, etc. of sth in standard units:
[VN] A ship's speed is measured in knots. a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere He's gone to be measured for a new suit. measuring equipment / instruments [V wh-] A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine.
2 linking verb [V-N] (not used in the progressive tenses) to be a particular size, length, amount, etc:
The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft. The pond measures about 2 metres across.
judge
3 to judge the importance, value or effect of sth
SYN ASSESS:
[VN] It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage. Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. [also V wh-]
PHRASAL VERBS
measure sb/sth against sb/sth to compare sb/sth with sb/sth:
The figures are not very good when measured against those of our competitors. a series of tasks that measure candidates against each other
measure sth<->out to take the amount of sth that you need from a larger amount:
He measured out a cup of milk and added it to the mixture.
measure up | measure sb/sth<->up to measure sb/sth:
We spent the morning measuring up and deciding where the furniture would go.
measure up (to sth/sb) (usually used in negative sentences and questions) to be as good, successful, etc. as expected or needed
SYN MATCH UP:
Last year's intake just didn't measure up. The job failed to measure up to her expectations.
noun
official action
1 [C] ~ (to do sth) an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim:
safety / security / austerity measures a temporary / an emergency measure We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area. The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. measures against racism Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure.
see also HALF MEASURES
amount
2 [sing.] a particular amount of sth, especially a fairly large amount
SYN DEGREE:
A measure of technical knowledge is desirable in this job. She achieved some measure of success with her first book.
way of showing / judging
3 [sing.] a sign of the size or the strength of sth:
Sending flowers is a measure of how much you care.
4 [C] a way of judging or measuring sth:
an accurate measure of ability Is this test a good measure of reading comprehension?
unit of size / quantity
5 [C, U] a unit used for stating the size, quantity or degree of sth; a system or a scale of these units:
weights and measures The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. liquid / dry measure Which measure of weight do pharmacists use?
6 [C] (especially of alcohol) a standard quantity:
a generous measure of whisky
instrument for measuring
7 [C] an instrument such as a stick, a long tape or a container that is marked with standard units and is used for measuring
see also TAPE MEASURE
in music
8 [C] (AmE)     BAR (9)
IDIOMS
beyond measure (formal) very much:
He irritated me beyond measure.
for good measure as an extra amount of sth in addition to what has already been done or given:
Use 50g of rice per person and an extra spoonful for good measure. 'I'm no good at puzzles. I can't even do crosswords,' she added for good measure.
full / short measure the whole of sth or less of sth than you expect or should have:
We experienced the full measure of their hospitality. The concert only lasted an hour, so we felt we were getting short measure.
in full measure (written) to the greatest possible degree:
My expectations had been met in full measure.
get / take / have the measure of sb | get / have / take sb's measure (formal) to form an opinion about sb's character or abilities so that you can deal with them:
After only one game, the chess champion had the measure of his young opponent.
in no small measure | in some, equal, etc. measure (formal) to a large extent or degree; to some, etc. extent or degree:
The introduction of a new tax accounted in no small measure for the downfall of the government. Our thanks are due in equal measure to every member of the team.
made to measure (BrE) made especially for one person according to particular measurements:
You'll need to get a suit made to measure. I'm having the curtains made to measure. a made-to-measure suit
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▼ Từ liên quan / Related words

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms: measuring stick   measuring rod   bar   meter   metre   beat   cadence   standard   criterion   touchstone   measurement   measuring   mensuration   bill   quantity   amount   step   evaluate   valuate   assess   appraise   value   quantify   mensurate   measure out