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measure

UK
/ˈmɛʒ.ə/
US
/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/
measure out
measure up

Translations

measureverb
measured
Past Simple
measured
Past Participle
measuring
Gerund
UK
/ˈmɛʒə/
US
/ˈmɛʒɚ/
We need to measure the length of the table.
Нам нужно измерять длину стола.
He likes to measure his progress every week.
Он любит мерить свой прогресс каждую неделю.
It's important to measure the impact of the new policy.
Важно оценивать влияние новой политики.
Additional translations
отметить
прикинуть
замерить
Synonyms
assess
evaluate
gauge
calculate
quantify
determine
weigh
size up
measurenoun
measures
pl
UK
/ˈmɛʒ.ə/
US
/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/
The government introduced new measures to control inflation.
Правительство ввело новые меры для контроля инфляции.
Accurate measure of temperature is crucial for the experiment.
Точное измерение температуры имеет решающее значение для эксперимента.
The safety measures at the event were very strict.
Мероприятия по обеспечению безопасности на мероприятии были очень строгими.
Additional translations
степень
размер
действие
показатель
шаг
Synonyms
dimension
extent
size
quantity
gauge
standard
criterion
scale
measureadjective
UK
/ˈmɛʒ.ə/
US
/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/
Used attributively, especially in mathematical or technical contexts (e.g., "measure zero set").

Definitions

measureverb
To ascertain the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or device marked in standard units.
The tailor measured the length of the fabric before cutting it.
To estimate or assess the extent, quality, value, or effect of something.
The teacher measured the students' progress through regular assessments.
To travel across or over a distance, often slowly or laboriously (literary/archaic).
He measured the long road with weary steps before dusk.
measurenoun
A standard unit used to express the size, amount, or degree of something.
The measure of length in the metric system is the meter.
An action or procedure intended to achieve a particular result.
The government introduced new measures to reduce pollution.
A certain quantity or degree of something.
There was a measure of truth in his statement.
A segment of time in written music containing a fixed number of beats, bounded by bar lines; a bar.
The song is written in 4/4 time, with eight measures in the intro.
A legislative bill or proposal.
The measure was passed by a majority vote in the senate.
A standard serving of a strong alcoholic beverage.
The bartender poured a generous measure of vodka into the glass.
The act or process of measuring; measurement.
Accurate measure of time is essential for navigation.
measureadjective
Relating to measurement or expressed in terms of a measure (used attributively).
In topology, a measure space is a set equipped with a σ-algebra and a measure.
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