Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

measure

[mezh-er] / ˈmɛʒ ər /








Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Critics argue the cumulative effect of these measures is creating undue hardship for skilled workers and the companies that rely on them.

From Salon

The inflation measure used - the Retail Price Index minus mortgage interest payments, or RPIx - is likely to be the one used for next year's and future increases.

From BBC

By measuring this delay, scientists could estimate how much energy Titan absorbs as it deforms, offering insight into how thick or viscous its interior must be.

From Science Daily

It simply means getting your bearings before you turn on the heat: chopping vegetables and herbs, measuring ingredients, rereading the recipe once more with a clear head.

From Salon

It will have an impact on the role of managers, how organizations measure business outcomes and accelerate tasks that once took months.

From The Wall Street Journal