verb🔗ShareTo ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard."We measured the temperature with a thermometer.  You should measure the angle with a spirit level."amountunitmathscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)"The window measured two square feet."mathphysicssciencenumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo estimate the unit size of something."I measure that at 10 centimetres."unitmathscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo judge, value, or appraise."The teacher is measuring the students' understanding of the lesson through a quiz. "valuebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments."The carpenter is measuring the wood before cutting it to ensure it's the right size for the frame. "amountmathnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over."The hiker is measuring the mountain trail to see how far it is to the summit. "waygeographyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo adjust by a rule or standard."The tailor is measuring the customer's arm length to ensure the sleeve fits properly. "amountmathsciencetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off."The baker is measuring out the flour to ensure each loaf of bread has the correct texture. "amountactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAct of measurement."The carpenter's careful measuring ensured the table legs were all the same length. "amountmathscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
