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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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With its subtle cherry flavor, the foam adds just the right amount of fruitiness to the chai base, resulting in a refreshingly tangy and sweet drink.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
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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The criteria are separated into three categories: Administrative Policies, Jewish Life on Campus, and Campus Conduct and Climate Concerns.—
Greg Norman,
Fox News,
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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Meanwhile, the Phillies have struggled to find their rhythm, sitting at 4-8, just one spot from the bottom, ahead of only the Miami Marlins.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
8 Mar. 2025
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And, ultimately, the error rate improvements gained by increasing the size of the logical qubit aren't on a trajectory that would get you a useful level of error correction without needing an unrealistically large number of hardware qubits.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Athena spacecraft, a six-legged lander roughly the size of a telephone booth, will take about a week to reach its destination.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Betting markets have become an increasingly popular way to gauge frontrunners, with odds fluctuating based on industry awards, expert opinions, and reception from film critics.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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In 1972, in the midst of the Watergate scandal, Gallup first polled Americans to gauge their trust in the media.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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Colleagues in a healthy workplace regulate what’s acceptable and what grates with thousands of social cues that most don’t consciously register.—
Anna Jankowska,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Blood samples were taken to measure cytokines and chemokines, signaling proteins that help regulate inflammation and immune activity, and monocytes, white blood cells that help fight infection and heal damage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Feb. 2025
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Tesla takes a step toward robotaxi services in California.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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In contrast to conventional regulatory methods that impose blanket restrictions on industry, like the one adopted by the European Union, our model: is incremental, integrating learning at each step.—
Paulo Carvão,
The Conversation,
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 13 Mar. 2025.
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