measure

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To find the size, amount, or degree of something.

   We measured the temperature with a thermometer.

2. 2
   verb

   To be a particular size, length, or amount.

   This table measures one metre by two metres.

3. 3
   noun

   An action taken to achieve a particular result.

   The government introduced new measures to reduce pollution.

4. 4
   noun

   A unit or standard used for measuring; an amount.

   Add a measure of salt to the soup.

From Middle English mesure, from Old French mesure, from Latin mēnsūra (“a measure”), mētior (“to measure”, supine stem in mēns-) + -tūra. Largely displaced native Old English metan ("to measure" whence modern mete) and ġemet (“a measure”). See also -ure.

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