half measure

half meas·ure

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [haf, hahf mezh-er]
- /hæf, hɑf ˈmɛʒ ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [haf, hahf mezh-er]
- /hæf, hɑf ˈmɛʒ ər/

Definitions of half measure words

countable noun half measure If someone refers to policies or actions as half measures, they are critical of them because they think that they are not forceful enough and are therefore of little value. 0
noun half measure an inadequate measure 0
noun half measure Alternative form of half-measure. 0

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Parts of speech for Half measure

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half measure popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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