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WordBand 4.5–5.5Core (NGSL)
measure
/ˈmɛʒə/
verb1 of 2
to calculate size, weight or temperature of
- “Love can be both beautiful and painful in equal measure.”Tatoeba
- “The accident was a strong argument for new safety measures.”Tatoeba
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noun2 of 2
A prescribed quantity or extent.
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