word
Measure
MEH-zhur
/ˈmɛʒɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
measure
Dictionary meaning
How much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify.
Examples
- The situation called for strong measures.
- The measurements were carefully done.
Synonyms: quantity, amount
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