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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
such new security measures as metal detectors at all the entrances
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as in criterion
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared
during the Renaissance, man came to be viewed as the measure of all things
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as in rhythm
the recurrent pattern formed by a series of sounds having a regular rise and fall in intensity
the song's soft, soothing measures make it a good lullaby
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as in size
the total amount of measurable space or surface occupied by something
a slipcover for the couch that was made to measure
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as in to gauge
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
for this experiment, you need to carefully measure all the chemicals before you mix them together
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as in to regulate
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
he carefully measured his response to the provocative question
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Recent Examples of measure
Patrick Lonergan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The measure, known as the Homeschool Act, comes after an investigation by Capitol News Illinois and ProPublica last year found that Illinois is among a small number of states that place virtually no rules on parents who homeschool their children.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 3 Mar. 2025
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
The healthcare provider was able to monitor patient financial data, measure the quality of clinical data, and validate provider identities and credentials.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Also, certain tax-saving measures—like restructuring a business entity or implementing long-term investment plans—fall outside a CPA’s traditional scope.
—Patrick Lonergan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The measure, known as the Homeschool Act, comes after an investigation by Capitol News Illinois and ProPublica last year found that Illinois is among a small number of states that place virtually no rules on parents who homeschool their children.
—Molly Parker, ProPublica, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
More importantly, Hunter measured in at 6-foot and 188 pounds, which is an acceptable size for both positions.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Mar. 2025
The healthcare provider was able to monitor patient financial data, measure the quality of clinical data, and validate provider identities and credentials.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for measure
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The White House has announced plans to impose an additional 10% tariff on Chinese goods, starting Tuesday, bringing the total amount of new tariffs in just about a month to 20%.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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The two have both been released from the Delaware County Jail after posting bond in the amount of $15,000 for Melody and $10,000 for Adam.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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However this author has compiled roundups of rules from 2024 which Congress and the administration might also survey to extract those meeting the termination criteria of E.O. 14219.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr.,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Broadening the criteria for success could encourage platforms to take creative risks and build an ecosystem that values long-term growth over short-term gains.—
Seth Yudof,
Rolling Stone,
3 Mar. 2025
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Some research into circadian rhythms and exercise shows that physical activity can be another cue for your inner clocks to reset.—
Sarah Boden,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2025
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Their animals are a way of life, central to their daily activity and rhythms.—
Ali Martin,
The Christian Science Monitor,
8 Mar. 2025
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Despite his criticism over the cost of her preparation or the size of her support team, Wu did well in standing up for the city, Kraft said.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Because the females of the species tend to be twice the size of the males—and prone to eating their lovers if given a chance.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In that, this would be a very good means for Sony and FromSoftware to gauge the popularity of the series as a whole and see if remasters of the older games would be a worthwhile endeavor.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Illumina is lowering its earnings per share guidance — a financial metric that helps gauge a company’s outlook — to $4.50.—
Natallie Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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The red states allege that the claims pending in state court seek to regulate activity outside of the blue states' borders and involve an area governed by federal law.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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In contrast, when a person feels emotionally validated, their nervous system remains regulated and open to connection, reinforcing trust and intimacy.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The first step involves identifying and understanding the target audience.—
Zoryana Zagorodnya,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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In Meyer’s case, healing is possible, and creating a safe, stable environment is the first step.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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He and another competitive snowboarder were named in a search warrant for a house in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, that was investigated for growing large quantities of marijuana, according to The Vancouver Sun.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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By 2006, he was investigated in Canada for growing large quantities of marijuana though he wasn’t charged, Olympic records note.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Measure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measure. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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