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Measure

Noun, Verb
UK /ˈmeʒ.ər/
US /ˈmeʒ.ɚ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)

Definition

(v) : To find size, length, or amount of something.
(n) : An action taken to achieve a result; a standard for comparison.

Example

"(v) : She measured the window for new curtains."

"(v) : Use a ruler to measure the length of the paper accurately."

"(n) : The city took safety measures to protect everyone during the storm."

Explanation

Measure means to find the size, length, or amount of something. For example, she measured the table before buying a cloth. As a noun, it can mean an action taken to achieve a result, like the government took measures to keep people safe during the flooding. It can also mean a unit used to compare sizes, lengths, or amounts in a clear way. For example, a “cup” shows how much liquid you need in cooking, and a “meter” shows how long something is. These units help you see how much one thing has compared to another. If one bottle has 1 cup of water and another has 2 cups, you can easily see the second bottle has more.