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linear measure

lin·e·ar meas·ure
L l

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [lin-ee-er mezh-er]
    • /ˈlɪn i ər ˈmɛʒ ər/
    • /ˈlɪn.i.ər ˈmeʒə(r)/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [lin-ee-er mezh-er]
    • /ˈlɪn i ər ˈmɛʒ ər/

Definitions of linear measure words

  • noun linear measure any system for measuring length. 1
  • noun linear measure any unit used in linear measurement, as the inch, foot, meter, etc. 1
  • noun linear measure a unit or system of units for the measurement of length 0
  • noun linear measure measurement of length, as distinguished from volume, weight, etc. 0
  • noun linear measure a system of measuring length, in which 12 inches = 1 foot or one in which 100 centimeters = 1 meter 0
See all 5 definitions of linear measure

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Origin of linear measure

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Linear measure

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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linear measure popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

linear measure usage trend in Literature

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