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measured

/ˈmɛʒəd/ /ˈmɛʒɚd/

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verb

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

Examples :

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer. You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

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verb

To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)

Examples :

"The window measured two square feet."

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To estimate the unit size of something.

Examples :

"I measure that at 10 centimetres."

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verb

To judge, value, or appraise.

Examples :

"The teacher measured the student's progress by reviewing their test scores and homework assignments. "

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To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.

Examples :

"The carpenter carefully measured the wood before cutting it into equal pieces for the fence. "

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To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.

Examples :

"The hiker carefully measured the mountain trail, checking his map frequently. "

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verb

To adjust by a rule or standard.

Examples :

"The tailor measured the customer's inseam to ensure the pants would fit perfectly. "

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verb

To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off.

Examples :

"The teacher measured out the worksheets for each student, putting one on each desk. "

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adjective

That has been determined by measurement.

Examples :

"He ran over a measured mile."

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adjective

Deliberate but restrained.

Examples :

"He argued in measured tones."

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adjective

(of poetry etc.) Rhythmically written in meter; metrical.

Examples :

"The poem's measured rhythm made it easy to follow and remember. "

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