MEASURES

/ˈmɛʒəz/
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Definition

/ˈmɛʒəz/
noun
  1. A prescribed quantity or extent.
  2. The act or result of measuring.
  3. Metrical rhythm.
verb
  1. To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
    “We measured the temperature with a thermometer.   You should measure the angle with a spirit level.”
  2. To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)
    “The window measured two square feet.”
  3. To estimate the unit size of something.
    “I measure that at 10 centimetres.”

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