VERB | cognition | measure, mensurate, measure out | determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of |
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change | measure, quantify | express as a number or measure or quantity | |
stative | measure | have certain dimensions | |
cognition | measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value | evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of | |
NOUN | act | measure, step | any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal |
Tops | measure, quantity, amount | how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify | |
communication | measure, bill | a statute in draft before it becomes law | |
act | measure, measurement, measuring, mensuration | the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule | |
communication | measure, standard, criterion, touchstone | a basis for comparison | |
communication | measure, meter, metre, beat, cadence | (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse | |
communication | measure, bar | musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats | |
artifact | measure, measuring stick, measuring rod | measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals | |
artifact | measure | a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance |
Sounds | meh'zher | |
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Rhymes | arbitrager ... treasure: 21 rhymes with zher... |
Meaning | Any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal. | |
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Example | "the situation called for strong measures" | |
Synonym | step | |
Narrower | countermeasure | An action taken to offset another action |
precaution, safeguard, guard | A precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage / damage or injury etc. | |
shark repellent, porcupine provision | A measure undertaken by a corporation to discourage unwanted takeover attempts | |
Broader | maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre | A move made to gain a tactical end |
Spanish | decisión, medida, medidas, paso | |
Catalan | mesura, mesures |
Meaning | How much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify. | |
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Synonyms | quantity, amount | |
Attributes | nonstandard | Varying from or not adhering to a standard |
standard | conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value | |
Narrower | cordage | The amount of wood in an area as measured in cords |
definite quantity | A specific measure of amount | |
fundamental quantity, fundamental measure | One of the four quantities that are the basis of systems of measurement | |
indefinite quantity | An estimated quantity | |
magnetization, magnetisation | The extent or degree to which something is magnetized | |
octane number, octane rating | A measure of the antiknock properties of gasoline | |
playing period, period of play, play | (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds | |
point, point in time | An instant of time | |
probability, chance | A measure of how likely it is that some event will occur | |
proof | A measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume) | |
quantum | (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory) | |
radical | (mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantity | |
relative quantity | A quantity relative to some purpose | |
system of measurement, metric | A system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic / characteristic | |
time interval, interval | A definite length of time marked off by two instants | |
time unit, unit of time | A unit for measuring time periods | |
value, economic value | The amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else | |
volume | The amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object | |
volume | A relative amount | |
Broader | abstraction, abstract entity | A general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examples |
Spanish | cantidad, cuantía, medida | |
Catalan | mesura, quantia, quantitat | |
Adjectives | mensural | of or relating to measure |
Verbs | measure | express as a number or measure or quantity |
measure | determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of | |
measure | evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of |
Meaning | A statute in draft before it becomes law. | |
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Synonym | bill | |
Category | law, jurisprudence | The collection of rules imposed by authority |
Parts | rider | A clause that is appended to a legislative bill |
Narrower | appropriation bill | A legislative act proposing to authorize the expenditure of public funds for a specified purpose |
bill of attainder | A legislative act finding a person guilty of treason or felony without a trial | |
bottle bill | A statute that would require merchants to reclaim used bottles | |
farm bill | A statute that would regulate farm production and prices | |
trade bill | A statute that would regulate foreign trade | |
Broader | legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument | (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some right |
Spanish | anteproyecto, proyecto de ley | |
Catalan | projecte de llei |
Meaning | (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse. | |
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Synonyms | meter, metre, beat, cadence | |
Category | prosody, metrics | The study of poetic meter and the art of versification |
Narrower | catalexis | The absence of a syllable in the last foot of a line or verse |
common measure, common meter | The usual / usual (iambic) meter of a ballad | |
metrical foot, foot, metrical unit | (prosody) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm | |
scansion | Analysis of verse into metrical patterns | |
Broader | poetic rhythm, rhythmic pattern, prosody | (prosody) a system of versification |
Spanish | cadencia, medida, metro, ritmo | |
Catalan | cadència |
Meaning | musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats. | |
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Synonym | bar | |
Broader | musical notation | (music) notation used by musicians / musicians |
Spanish | bar, compás | |
Adjectives | mensural | having notes of fixed rhythmic value |
Meaning | measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements. | |
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Synonyms | measuring stick, measuring rod | |
Narrower | board rule | A measure used in computing board feet |
rule, ruler | measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal / metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths | |
size stick | A mechanical measuring stick used by shoe fitters to measure the length and width of your foot | |
Broader | measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device | instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something |
Spanish | vara de medir | |
Verbs | measure | express as a number or measure or quantity |
measure | determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of | |
measure | evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of | |
measure | have certain dimensions |
Meaning | A container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance. | |
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Narrower | measuring cup | Graduated cup used to measure liquid or granular ingredients |
Broader | container | Any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another) |
Spanish | medida |
Meaning | Determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of. | |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s something | |
Example | "Measure the length of the wall" | |
Synonyms | mensurate, measure out | |
Narrower | calibrate | Measure the caliber of |
caliper, calliper | Measure the diameter of something with calipers | |
shoot | Measure the altitude of by using a sextant | |
triangulate | Measure by using trigonometry | |
Broader | decide, make up one's mind, determine | reach, make, or come to a decision about something |
Spanish | dosar, medir, mesurar | |
Catalan | medir, mesurar | |
Adjectives | measurable | capable of being measured |
Nouns | measure | how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify |
measure | measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals | |
measurement, measuring, measure | the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule | |
measurer | a person who makes measurements |
Meaning | Express as a number or measure or quantity. | |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something | |
Synonym | quantify | |
Entailed by | survey | Plot a map of (land) |
Narrower | clock, time | Measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time |
fathom, sound | Measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line | |
gauge | Measure precisely and against a standard | |
meter | Measure with a meter | |
pace, step | Measure (distances) by pacing | |
plumb | Measure the depth of something | |
scale | Measure with or as if with scales | |
titrate | Measure by (the volume or concentration of solutions) by titration | |
weigh, librate | Determine the weight of | |
Broader | carry, convey, express | Serve as a means for expressing something |
Spanish | cuantificar, medir, mensurar | |
Catalan | medir, mesurar, quantificar | |
Adjectives | measurable | capable of being measured |
Nouns | measure | how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify |
measure | measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals | |
measurement, measure | the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule |
Meaning | Have certain dimensions. | |
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Pattern | Something ----s something | |
Example | "This table surfaces measures 20 inches by 36 inches" | |
Narrower | last, endure | persist for a specified period of time |
scale | Measure by or as if by a scale | |
stand | Be tall | |
weigh | Have a certain weight | |
Broader | be | Have the quality of being |
See also | measure up | prove capable or fit |
Spanish | medir | |
Catalan | medir, mesurar | |
Nouns | measure | the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule |
measure | measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals |
Meaning | Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of. | |
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Pattern | Somebody ----s something | |
Synonyms | evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value | |
Narrower | censor | subject to political, religious, or moral censorship |
grade, score, mark | Assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation | |
praise | Express approval of | |
rate, value | Estimate the value of | |
reassess, reevaluate | revise or renew one's assessment | |
standardize, standardise | Evaluate by comparing with a standard | |
Broader | evaluate, pass judgment, judge | form a critical opinion of |
Similar to | assess | Estimate the value of (property) for taxation |
Spanish | aforar, apreciar, estimar, evaluar, medir, tasar, valorar, valorizar, valuar | |
Catalan | aforar, apreciar, avaluar, estimar, medir, taxar, valorar | |
Nouns | measure | how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify |
measure | the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule | |
measure | measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals |
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