measure

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English Vietnamese dictionary

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Advanced English dictionary

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verb, noun
+ verb
size / quantity
1 ~ sb/sth (for sth) to find the size, quantity, etc. of sth in standard units: [VN] A ship's speed is measured in knots. + a device that measures the level of radiation in the atmosphere + He's gone to be measured for a new suit. + measuring equipment / instruments + [V wh-] A dipstick is used to measure how much oil is left in an engine.
2 linking verb [V-N] (not used in the progressive tenses) to be a particular size, length, amount, etc: The main bedroom measures 12ft by 15ft. + The pond measures about 2 metres across.
judge
3 to judge the importance, value or effect of sth
Synonym: ASSESS
[VN] It is difficult to measure the success of the campaign at this stage. + Regular tests are used to measure students' progress. [also V wh-]
Phrasal Verbs: measure sb/sth against sb/sth to compare sb/sth with sb/sth: The figures are not very good when measured against those of our competitors. + a series of tasks that measure candidates against each other
measure sth<->out to take the amount of sth that you need from a larger amount: He measured out a cup of milk and added it to the mixture.
measure up
measure sb/sth<->up to measure sb/sth: We spent the morning measuring up and deciding where the furniture would go.
measure up (to sth/sb) (usually used in negative sentences and questions) to be as good, successful, etc. as expected or needed
Synonym: MATCH UP
Last year's intake just didn't measure up. + The job failed to measure up to her expectations.
+ noun
official action
1 [C] ~ (to do sth) an official action that is done in order to achieve a particular aim: safety / security / austerity measures + a temporary / an emergency measure + We must take preventive measures to reduce crime in the area. + The government is introducing tougher measures to combat crime. + measures against racism + Police in riot gear were in attendance as a precautionary measure.
See also - HALF MEASURES
amount
2 [sing.] a particular amount of sth, especially a fairly large amount
Synonym: DEGREE
A measure of technical knowledge is desirable in this job. + She achieved some measure of success with her first book.
way of showing / judging
3 [sing.] a sign of the size or the strength of sth: Sending flowers is a measure of how much you care.
4 [C] a way of judging or measuring sth: an accurate measure of ability + Is this test a good measure of reading comprehension?
unit of size / quantity
5 [C, U] a unit used for stating the size, quantity or degree of sth; a system or a scale of these units: weights and measures + The Richter Scale is a measure of ground motion. + liquid / dry measure + Which measure of weight do pharmacists use?
6 [C] (especially of alcohol) a standard quantity: a generous measure of whisky
instrument for measuring
7 [C] an instrument such as a stick, a long tape or a container that is marked with standard units and is used for measuring
See also - TAPE MEASURE
in music
8 [C] (AmE) = BAR (9)
Idioms: beyond measure (formal) very much: He irritated me beyond measure.
for good measure as an extra amount of sth in addition to what has already been done or given: Use 50g of rice per person and an extra spoonful for good measure. + 'I'm no good at puzzles. I can't even do crosswords,' she added for good measure.
full / short measure the whole of sth or less of sth than you expect or should have: We experienced the full measure of their hospitality. + The concert only lasted an hour, so we felt we were getting short measure.
in full measure (written) to the greatest possible degree: My expectations had been met in full measure.
get / take / have the measure of sb
get / have / take sb's measure (formal) to form an opinion about sb's character or abilities so that you can deal with them: After only one game, the chess champion had the measure of his young opponent.
in no small measure
in some, equal, etc. measure (formal) to a large extent or degree; to some, etc. extent or degree: The introduction of a new tax accounted in no small measure for the downfall of the government. + Our thanks are due in equal measure to every member of the team.
made to measure (BrE) made especially for one person according to particular measurements: You'll need to get a suit made to measure. + I'm having the curtains made to measure. + a made-to-measure suit
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Thesaurus dictionary

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n.

1 amount, quantity, magnitude, amplitude, size, bulk, mass, extent, reach, dimension, scope, proportions, range, spread; capacity, volume; width, length, breadth, height; weight:

It is difficult to calculate the measure of an irregularly shaped object

2 scale, gauge or technical gage, yardstick, rule, US litmus test:

I cannot determine the length without a proper measure.

3 system, standard, criterion, rule, method; barometer, Richter scale:

The measure by which ice-cream is sold ought to be weight, not volume. What sort of measure do you apply when judging character?

4 assessment, evaluation, valuation, appraisal, value, gauge or gage, rank, rating, measurement, stamp, estimation:

It is not easy to get the measure of a man who wants to marry your daughter

5 quota, allotment, ration, share, amount, degree, proportion, quantity, allowance; portion, part:

He was accorded a measure of freedom in choosing the method for getting the job done. She has had her measure of praise

6 Often, measures. step(s), procedure, proceeding, action, course (of action), plan, method, means, avenue, tactic(s), way, direction, approach, technique:

They took measures to ensure that it never happens again.

7 bill, resolution, legislation, act, statute, law; plan, proposal:

A measure to change the speed limit is before the council.

8 bound, limit, end, extreme, extent, limitation, moderation, control, constraint, restraint:

Drug trafficking has gone beyond all measure in some countries.

9 beat, rhythm, cadence, metre, time; melody, tune, bar, theme, motif:

The ambassador entered, and the band played in stately measures.

10 for good measure. to boot, in addition, additionally, as a dividend, into the bargain, besides, as or for a bonus, moreover, furthermore:

The job includes a company car and, for good measure, free medical insurance.

v.

11 rank, rate, gauge or gage, meter, weigh, calculate, reckon, compute, calibrate, determine, ascertain, figure out or up, assess, appraise, estimate, evaluate, judge, value; survey, find out:

We must measure the effect of the new safety regulations on our equipment budget. Public acceptance of the new product may be difficult to measure

12 proportion, pace, adapt, gauge, relate, tailor, fit, adjust, regulate, control:

Teachers should measure homework assignments according to pupils' available time. Measure your words when speaking to young children

13 measure off or out. mark off or out, limit, delimit, fix, pace off or out, lay off:

Now measure off exactly 122.5 metres due north.

14 measure out. mete out, dole out, ration (out), parcel out, apportion, allot, share out, assign, allocate; give out, deal out, distribute, issue, pass out, hand out, dispense, disperse, spread around or about:

The relief workers measured out food and water to the victims of the famine

15 measure up (to).

(a) meet, equal, fulfil, match, reach, attain:

The first eleven have not measured up to their coach's expectations. Will they ever measure up?

(b) qualify (for), be suitable (for), be equal to, be fit or fitted for, be adequate (to), be up to, Colloq make the grade, come up to scratch, be up to snuff, US cut the mustard:

If Clive gets the assignment, are you sure that he'll measure up? No one else measures up to the job.

Collocation dictionary

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¹ official action to deal with a problem

ADJ.

appropriate, effective, necessary, practical

We urge you to adopt all necessary measures to guarantee people's safety.

| important, key, special | simple | desperate, draconian, drastic, extreme, harsh, radical, repressive, strong, tough | emergency, urgent | interim, short-term, temporary | defensive, precautionary, preventative | disciplinary, punitive | corrective, remedial | safety, security

New security measures implemented to prevent further violence.

| austerity, cost-cutting, economy, efficiency | economic, policy | government

QUANT.

package, range, series

a package of measures aimed at cutting pollution

VERB + MEASURE

adopt, implement, impose, introduce, take

Special measures are being taken to protect the local water supplies.

| propose, suggest

MEASURE + VERB

be aimed at sth, be designed to, be intended to

PREP.

~ against

tougher measures against racism

| ~ for

measures for reducing delays

² amount/quantity of sth

ADJ.

broad, considerable, fair, generous, great, significant, substantial, wide

PREP.

~ of

He poured me a generous measure of whisky.

PHRASES

in large/some measure

His success was due in large measure to your help.

| in equal measure, in no small measure

³ unit of size/quantity

ADJ.

accurate, direct, objective, precise

PREP.

~ of

an accurate measure of length

PHRASES

weights and measures

⁴ sign of sth

ADJ.

crude, simple, true, useful

PREP.

~ of

Landed income was the true measure of the gentry.

More information about MEASURE

MEASURE:

and measures ~ of

I always drink gallons of water.

half a, a quarter of a ~

half a litre of milk

a half/quarter

hour, inch, mile, ounce, pint, poundThey used to sell corned beef at 2d a quarter pound.

cubic, square ~

One litre is equivalent to 1,000 cubic centimetres.

~ square

The room is about 15 metres square.

~ broad, deep, high, long, tall, thick, wide

The new dock was 230 m long and 92 m broad.

~ bigger, cooler, faster, heavier, lighter, slower, etc.

The climate was several degrees warmer than it is now.

about, approximately, around ~

1 foot = approx. 0.3 metres

be, cover, measure, span, stretch (for) ~

used with measures of distance and areaThe National Park covers 3,000 acres. The sandy beach stretches for over four miles.

be, weigh ~

used with measures of weightShe weighed over ten stone.

be, last, take ~

used with measures of timeIt takes approximately 365 and a quarter days for the earth to revolve around the sun.

in a ~

How many centilitres are there in a litre?

in ~s

We were asked to estimate the temperature of the room in degrees.

to a/the ~

My car does 10 miles to the litre.

a, per ~

They're 99p a dozen. a safety threshold of 50 mg of nitrates per litre

by the ~

Apples are sold by the kilogram.

of ~

The path will be built to a width of 2 metres.

~ in area, length, volume, weight, size, etc.

Killer whales are up to ten metres in length.

~ by ~

a huge room measuring 50 m by 18 m

to the nearest ~

Give your answer to the nearest metre.

¹ find the size of sth

ADV.

accurately, exactly, precisely | carefully | directly

Any type of data that could not be directly measured was rejected.

| easily | experimentally | up

We need to measure the room up for a new carpet.

VERB + MEASURE

be able to, can/cannot

You can now measure its length more accurately.

| be easy to, be possible to | be difficult to, be hard to, be impossible to

PREP.

for

She's being measured for her wedding outfit.

| in

Cloth is measured in metres.

² judge the importance/value/effect of sth

ADV.

easily

The policy's impact cannot be easily measured.

| effectively | objectively

VERB + MEASURE

can/cannot | be easy to, be possible to | be difficult to, be hard to, be impossible to

It is hard to measure the benefits to society of this scheme.

| be used to

the criteria that are used to measure performance

PREP.

according to

Is it really possible to measure the skills of such jobs according to objective standards?

| against

The school's performance is measured against a strict set of criteria.

| by

The policy's effectiveness cannot be measured by numbers alone.

| in terms of

Success cannot be measured merely in terms of the size of your salary.

PHRASES

a method/way of measuring sth

Concise English dictionary

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measures|measured|measuring'meʒə(r)
noun
+the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
+a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
+how much there is of something that you can quantify
+any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
+a statute in draft before it becomes law
+(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
+musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats
+measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
verb
+determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
+express as a number or measure or quantity
+have certain dimensions
+place a value on; judge the worth of something

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