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- [mezh-er awf, of]
- /ˈmɛʒ ər ɔf, ɒf/
- /ˈmeʒə(r) ɒf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mezh-er awf, of]
- /ˈmɛʒ ər ɔf, ɒf/
Definitions of measure off words
- noun measure off a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures. 1
- noun measure off a system of measurement: liquid measure. 1
- noun measure off an instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring. 1
- noun measure off the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained especially by comparison with a standard: to take the measure of a thing. 1
- noun measure off the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something; measurement. 1
- noun measure off a definite or known quantity measured out: to drink a measure of wine. 1
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Origin of measure off
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English mesure, from Middle French, from Latin mēnsūra, equivalent to mēns(us), past participle of mētīrī “to measure, mete” + -ūra -ure
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Parts of speech for Measure off
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
measure off popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
measure off usage trend in Literature
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verb measure off
- graduate — a person who has received a degree or diploma on completing a course of study, as in a university, college, or school.
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