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- [mezh-er]
- /ˈmɛʒ ər/
- /ˈmeʒ.ər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mezh-er]
- /ˈmɛʒ ər/
Definitions of measures word
- noun measures a unit or standard of measurement: weights and measures. 1
- noun measures a system of measurement: liquid measure. 1
- noun measures an instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring. 1
- noun measures the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained especially by comparison with a standard: to take the measure of a thing. 1
- noun measures the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something; measurement. 1
- noun measures a definite or known quantity measured out: to drink a measure of wine. 1
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Origin of measures
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 Measures
noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
measures 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".
measures usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for measures
noun measures
- events — Plural form of event.
- means — to have in mind as one's purpose or intention; intend: I meant to compliment you on your work. Synonyms: contemplate.
- proceedings — a particular action or course or manner of action.
Antonyms for measures
verb measures
noun measures
- extremes — Plural form of extreme.
- cessations — Plural form of cessation.
- freedoms — Plural form of freedom.
Top questions with measures
- how to read tape measures?
- what measures wind speed?
- equipment which digitally measures the mass of an object?
- what measures humidity?
- what measures air pressure?
- what are the measures of variation?
- what measures mass?
- how to find angle measures?
- which of the following measures does not assess nutritional status?
- water bottle that measures how much you drink?
- what measures the hydrogen ion level of a solution?
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