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measure
Overview of noun measure
The noun measure has 8 senses (first 6 from tagged texts)
1. (8) measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration -- (the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate")
2. (7) standard, criterion, measure, touchstone -- (a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work")
3. (7) measure, quantity, amount -- (how much there is of something that you can quantify)
4. (6) measure, step -- (any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime")
5. (2) bill, measure -- (a statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill")
6. (1) meter, metre, measure, beat, cadence -- ((prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse)
7. measure, bar -- (musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; "the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song")
8. measuring stick, measure, measuring rod -- (measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements)
Overview of verb measure
The verb measure has 4 senses (first 4 from tagged texts)
1. (69) measure, mensurate, measure out -- (determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall")
2. (21) quantify, measure -- (express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?")
3. (15) measure -- (have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches")
4. (10) measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value -- (place a value on; judge the worth of something; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional")
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun measure
8 senses of measure
Sense 1
measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
=> activity
=> act, human action, human activity
=> event
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 2
standard, criterion, measure, touchstone
=> reference point, point of reference, reference
=> indicator
=> signal, signaling, sign
=> communication
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 3
measure, quantity, amount
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 4
measure, step
=> maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
=> move
=> decision, determination, conclusion
=> choice, selection, option, pick
=> action
=> act, human action, human activity
=> event
=> psychological feature
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 5
bill, measure
=> legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
=> document, written document, papers
=> writing, written material, piece of writing
=> written communication, written language
=> communication
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 6
meter, metre, measure, beat, cadence
=> poetic rhythm, rhythmic pattern, prosody
=> versification
=> form
=> writing style, literary genre, genre
=> expressive style, style
=> communication
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 7
measure, bar
=> musical notation
=> notation, notational system
=> writing
=> written communication, written language
=> communication
=> abstraction
=> abstract entity
=> entity
Sense 8
measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
=> measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
=> instrument
=> device
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
=> object, physical object
=> physical entity
=> entity
Hyponyms of noun measure
7 of 8 senses of measure
Sense 1
measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
=> seismography
=> quantitative analysis, quantitative chemical analysis
=> actinometry
=> algometry
=> anemography
=> anemometry
=> angulation
=> anthropometry
=> arterial blood gases
=> audiometry
=> bathymetry, plumbing
=> calorimetry
=> cephalometry
=> densitometry
=> dosimetry
=> fetometry, foetometry
=> hydrometry, gravimetry
=> hypsometry, hypsography
=> mental measurement
=> micrometry
=> observation
=> pelvimetry
=> photometry
=> quantification
=> radioactive dating
=> reading, meter reading
=> sampling
=> sounding
=> sound ranging
=> scaling
=> spirometry
=> surveying
=> telemetry
=> thermometry
=> thermogravimetry
=> viscometry, viscosimetry
Sense 2
standard, criterion, measure, touchstone
=> benchmark
=> earned run average, ERA
=> grade point average, GPA
=> procrustean standard, procrustean rule, procrustean bed
=> yardstick
=> medium of exchange, monetary system
=> scale, scale of measurement, graduated table, ordered series
=> gauge, standard of measurement
=> baseline
=> norm
Sense 3
measure, quantity, amount
=> probability, chance
=> quantum
=> value, economic value
=> fundamental quantity, fundamental measure
=> definite quantity
=> indefinite quantity
=> relative quantity
=> system of measurement, metric
=> cordage
=> octane number, octane rating
=> linear measure, long measure
=> magnetization, magnetisation
=> volume
=> volume
=> proof
=> time unit, unit of time
=> point, point in time
=> playing period, period of play, play
=> time interval, interval
Sense 4
measure, step
=> countermeasure
=> shark repellent, porcupine provision
=> precaution, safeguard, guard
Sense 5
bill, measure
=> appropriation bill
=> bill of attainder
=> bottle bill
=> farm bill
=> trade bill
Sense 6
meter, metre, measure, beat, cadence
=> catalexis
=> scansion
=> common measure, common meter
=> metrical foot, foot, metrical unit
Sense 8
measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
=> board rule
=> rule, ruler
=> size stick
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun measure
8 senses of measure
Sense 1
measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
=> activity
Sense 2
standard, criterion, measure, touchstone
=> reference point, point of reference, reference
Sense 3
measure, quantity, amount
=> abstraction
Sense 4
measure, step
=> maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
Sense 5
bill, measure
=> legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
Sense 6
meter, metre, measure, beat, cadence
=> poetic rhythm, rhythmic pattern, prosody
Sense 7
measure, bar
=> musical notation
Sense 8
measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
=> measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
Antonyms of noun measure
Member Holonyms of noun measure
Substance Holonyms of noun measure
Part Holonyms of noun measure
Member Meronyms of noun measure
Substance Meronyms of noun measure
Part Meronyms of noun measure
1 of 8 senses of measure
Sense 5
bill, measure
HAS PART: rider
Meronyms of noun measure
1 of 8 senses of measure
Sense 5
bill, measure
HAS PART: rider
Holonyms of noun measure
Attributes of noun measure
1 of 8 senses of measure
Sense 3
measure, quantity, amount
=> standard (vs. nonstandard)
=> nonstandard (vs. standard)
Derived Forms of noun measure
3 of 8 senses of measure
Sense 1
measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
RELATED TO>(verb) measure#4
=> measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
RELATED TO>(verb) measure#3
=> measure
RELATED TO>(verb) measure#2
=> quantify, measure
RELATED TO>(verb) measure#1
=> measure, mensurate, measure out
Sense 3
measure, quantity, amount
RELATED TO>(verb) measure#4
=> measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
RELATED TO>(verb) measure#2
=> quantify, measure
RELATED TO>(verb) measure#1
=> measure, mensurate, measure out
Sense 8
measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
RELATED TO>(verb) measure#4
=> measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
RELATED TO>(verb) measure#3
=> measure
RELATED TO>(verb) measure#2
=> quantify, measure
RELATED TO>(verb) measure#1
=> measure, mensurate, measure out
Domain of noun measure
2 of 8 senses of measure
Sense 5
bill, measure
TOPIC>(noun) law#2, jurisprudence#2
Sense 6
meter, metre, measure, beat, cadence
TOPIC>(noun) prosody#3, metrics#1
Domain Terms of noun measure
Familiarity of noun measure
measure used as a noun is common (polysemy count =8)
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of noun measure
8 senses of measure
Sense 1
measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
> activity
=> variation, variance
=> space walk
=> domesticity
=> operation
=> operation
=> practice, pattern
=> diversion, recreation
=> cup of tea, bag, dish
=> follow-up, followup
=> game
=> turn, play
=> music
=> acting, playing, playacting, performing
=> liveliness, animation
=> burst, fit
=> work
=> works, deeds
=> service
=> occupation, business, job, line of work, line
=> occupation
=> writing, committal to writing
=> role
=> wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus
=> waste, wastefulness, dissipation
=> attempt, effort, endeavor, endeavour, try
=> control
=> protection
=> sensory activity
=> education, instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity
=> training, preparation, grooming
=> representation
=> creation, creative activity
=> dismantling, dismantlement, disassembly
=> line function, line duty
=> puncture
=> search, hunt, hunting
=> use, usage, utilization, utilisation, employment, exercise
=> operation, military operation
=> measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
=> calibration, standardization, standardisation
=> organization, organisation
=> grouping
=> support, supporting
=> continuance, continuation
=> procedure, process
=> ceremony
=> ceremony
=> worship
=> energizing, activating, activation
=> concealment, concealing, hiding
=> placement, location, locating, position, positioning, emplacement
=> provision, supply, supplying
=> demand
=> pleasure
=> enjoyment, delectation
=> lamentation, mourning
=> laughter
=> market, marketplace
=> preparation, readying
=> aid, assist, assistance, help
=> support
=> behavior, behaviour, conduct, doings
=> behavior, behaviour
=> leadership, leading
=> precession, precedence, precedency
=> solo
=> buzz
=> fun
=> sin, hell
=> release, outlet, vent
=> last
=> mystification, obfuscation
=> negotiation
=> perturbation, disturbance
=> timekeeping
Sense 2
standard, criterion, measure, touchstone
> reference point, point of reference, reference
=> benchmark, bench mark
=> landmark
=> lubber's line, lubber line, lubber's mark, lubber's point
=> standard, criterion, measure, touchstone
=> target, mark
=> white line
=> buoy
Sense 3
measure, quantity, amount
> abstraction
=> psychological feature
=> attribute
=> group, grouping
=> relation
=> communication
=> measure, quantity, amount
=> otherworld
=> set
Sense 4
measure, step
> maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
=> parking
=> device, gimmick, twist
=> feint
=> footwork
=> ploy, gambit, stratagem
=> ruse, artifice
=> measure, step
Sense 5
bill, measure
> legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
=> derivative instrument, derivative
=> negotiable instrument
=> passport
=> ship's papers
=> manifest
=> debenture
=> power of attorney
=> letters of administration
=> letters testamentary
=> working papers, work papers, work permit
=> act, enactment
=> law
=> bill, measure
=> brief, legal brief
=> will, testament
=> living will
=> deed, deed of conveyance, title
=> assignment
=> trust deed, deed of trust
=> conveyance
=> tax return, income tax return, return
=> license, licence, permit
=> patent, letters patent
=> opinion, legal opinion, judgment, judgement
=> acquittance, release
=> writ, judicial writ
=> mandate, authorization, authorisation
=> affidavit
=> written agreement
=> indictment, bill of indictment
=> impeachment
=> arraignment
=> security, certificate
Sense 6
meter, metre, measure, beat, cadence
> poetic rhythm, rhythmic pattern, prosody
=> meter, metre, measure, beat, cadence
=> sprung rhythm
Sense 7
measure, bar
> musical notation
=> bar line
=> tablature
=> scale, musical scale
=> interval, musical interval
=> staff, stave
=> clef
=> key signature, signature
=> key, tonality
=> atonality, atonalism
=> time signature, musical time signature
=> measure, bar
=> rest
=> note, musical note, tone
=> slur
=> sharp
=> flat
=> natural, cancel
=> accidental
=> solmization, solmisation
=> segno
=> sforzando
Sense 8
measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
> measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
=> accelerometer
=> actinometer
=> algometer
=> altazimuth
=> altimeter
=> atmometer, evaporometer
=> audiometer, sonometer
=> barometer
=> bathymeter, bathometer
=> bolometer
=> bubble chamber
=> burette, buret
=> caliper, calliper
=> calorimeter
=> chronoscope
=> colorimeter, tintometer
=> counter tube
=> craniometer
=> cryoscope
=> declinometer, transit declinometer
=> densimeter, densitometer
=> densitometer
=> dosemeter, dosimeter
=> dynamometer, ergometer
=> electrodynamometer
=> electroscope
=> eudiometer
=> gauge, gage
=> graduate
=> gravimeter, gravity meter
=> heliometer
=> hematocrit, haematocrit
=> hydrometer, gravimeter
=> hygrometer
=> inclinometer, dip circle
=> integrator, planimeter
=> interferometer
=> ionization chamber, ionization tube
=> katharometer
=> Kundt's tube
=> lidar
=> log
=> measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
=> meter
=> nephoscope
=> octant
=> oximeter
=> pedometer
=> pelvimeter
=> photometer
=> piezometer
=> pipet, pipette
=> Pitot-static tube, Pitot head, Pitot tube
=> Pitot tube, Pitot
=> plethysmograph
=> potentiometer
=> quadrant
=> radar, microwave radar, radio detection and ranging, radiolocation
=> rangefinder, range finder
=> refractometer
=> rheometer
=> scale, weighing machine
=> sclerometer
=> sector
=> seismograph
=> sensitometer
=> sextant
=> sonar, echo sounder, asdic
=> spark chamber, spark counter
=> spherometer
=> spirograph
=> spirometer
=> static tube
=> synchroscope, synchronoscope, synchronizer, synchroniser
=> tachometer, tach
=> tape, tapeline, tape measure
=> tensiometer
=> tensiometer
=> tensiometer
=> thermometer
=> timepiece, timekeeper, horologe
=> tonometer
=> torsion balance
=> variometer
=> Venturi tube
=> viscometer, viscosimeter
=> wattmeter
Meronyms of noun measure
8 senses of measure
Sense 5
bill, measure
HAS PART: rider
=> legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
=> document, written document, papers
HAS PART: article, clause
HAS PART: preamble
=> writing, written material, piece of writing
HAS PART: epilogue, epilog
=> written communication, written language
HAS PART: leaf, folio
Sense 7
measure, bar
=> musical notation
HAS PART: staff line
HAS PART: space
HAS PART: ledger line, leger line
=> notation, notational system
=> writing
=> written communication, written language
HAS PART: leaf, folio
Sense 8
measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
=> measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
=> instrument
=> device
=> instrumentality, instrumentation
=> artifact, artefact
=> whole, unit
HAS PART: part, portion
HAS PART: section, segment
Holonyms of noun measure
Grep of noun measure
board measure
capacity measure
circular measure
common measure
countermeasure
cubic measure
defensive measure
desperate measure
dry measure
fundamental measure
information measure
linear measure
liquid measure
long measure
measure
measurement
measurer
security measure
square measure
tape measure
yard measure
Antonyms of verb measure
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb measure
4 senses of measure
Sense 1
measure, mensurate, measure out
=> decide, make up one's mind, determine
Sense 2
quantify, measure
=> carry, convey, express
=> communicate, intercommunicate
=> interact
=> act, move
Sense 3
measure
=> be
Also See> measure up#1
Sense 4
measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
=> evaluate, pass judgment, judge
=> think, cogitate, cerebrate
Troponyms (hyponyms) of verb measure
4 senses of measure
Sense 1
measure, mensurate, measure out
=> shoot
=> triangulate
=> caliper, calliper
=> calibrate
Sense 2
quantify, measure
=> gauge
=> scale
=> meter
=> pace, step
=> clock, time
=> fathom, sound
=> titrate
=> plumb
=> weigh, librate
Sense 3
measure
=> stand
=> weigh
=> last, endure
=> scale
Sense 4
measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
=> grade, score, mark
=> rate, value
=> standardize, standardise
=> reassess, reevaluate
=> censor
=> praise
Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb measure
4 senses of measure
Sense 1
measure, mensurate, measure out
=> decide, make up one's mind, determine
Sense 2
quantify, measure
=> carry, convey, express
Sense 3
measure
=> be
Also See> measure up#1
Sense 4
measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
=> evaluate, pass judgment, judge
'Cause To' of verb measure
Derived Forms of verb measure
4 senses of measure
Sense 1
measure, mensurate, measure out
RELATED TO>(adj) measurable#1
=> measurable, mensurable
RELATED TO>(noun) measure#8
=> measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
RELATED TO>(noun) measure#3
=> measure, quantity, amount
RELATED TO>(noun) measure#1
=> measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
RELATED TO>(noun) measurement#1
=> measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
RELATED TO>(noun) measurer#1
=> measurer
RELATED TO>(noun) measuring#1
=> measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
Sense 2
quantify, measure
RELATED TO>(adj) measurable#1
=> measurable, mensurable
RELATED TO>(noun) measure#8
=> measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
RELATED TO>(noun) measure#3
=> measure, quantity, amount
RELATED TO>(noun) measure#1
=> measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
RELATED TO>(noun) measurement#1
=> measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
Sense 3
measure
RELATED TO>(noun) measure#8
=> measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
RELATED TO>(noun) measure#1
=> measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
Sense 4
measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
RELATED TO>(noun) measure#8
=> measuring stick, measure, measuring rod
RELATED TO>(noun) measure#1
=> measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration
RELATED TO>(noun) measure#3
=> measure, quantity, amount
Domain of verb measure
Domain Terms of verb measure
Familiarity of verb measure
measure used as a verb is uncommon (polysemy count =4)
Sample Sentences of verb measure
4 senses of measure
Sense 1
measure, mensurate, measure out
*> Somebody ----s something
Sense 2
quantify, measure
*> Somebody ----s something
*> Something ----s something
Sense 3
measure
*> Something ----s something
Sense 4
measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
*> Somebody ----s something
Coordinate Terms (sisters) of verb measure
4 senses of measure
Sense 1
measure, mensurate, measure out
> decide, make up one's mind, determine
=> measure, mensurate, measure out
=> choose, take, select, pick out
=> will
=> seal
=> purpose, resolve
=> rule, decree
=> orient, orientate
=> judge, adjudicate, try
=> regulate, regularize, regularise, order, govern
Sense 2
quantify, measure
> carry, convey, express
=> quantify, measure
Sense 3
measure
> be
=> look
=> suffer, hurt
=> be well
=> suffer
=> feel
=> stay, remain, rest
=> continue
=> sparkle, scintillate, coruscate
=> confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate
=> rank
=> point
=> want, need, require
=> compact, pack
=> rest
=> cut
=> seethe, boil
=> mope, moon around, moon about
=> look, appear, seem
=> appear, seem
=> owe
=> belong
=> cover
=> represent
=> account
=> cut across
=> begin, start
=> begin
=> stand
=> specify, define, delineate, delimit, delimitate
=> go
=> make sense, add up
=> consist, comprise
=> prove, turn out, turn up
=> account for
=> remain
=> stand by, stick by, stick, adhere
=> loiter, lounge, footle, lollygag, loaf, lallygag, hang around, mess about, tarry, linger, lurk, mill about, mill around
=> total, number, add up, come, amount
=> count, matter, weigh
=> rate
=> deserve, merit
=> buy
=> shine
=> fall
=> depend
=> underlie
=> stink
=> subtend, delimit
=> incarnate, body forth, embody, substantiate
=> contain, take, hold
=> cost, be
=> measure
=> hum, buzz, seethe
=> pass
=> abound
=> disagree, disaccord, discord
=> gape, yawn, yaw
=> tend, be given, lean, incline, run
=> run, go
=> figure, enter
=> press
=> rage
=> relate, interrelate
=> rut
=> stagnate
=> stagnate
=> come in handy
=> squat
=> hoodoo
=> impend
=> range, run
=> stay, stay on, continue, remain
=> sell
=> translate
=> head, head up
=> come in for
=> compare
=> fall, come
=> run into, encounter
=> gravitate
=> pay
=> diverge
=> shine
=> iridesce
=> lie
=> stand
=> hang
=> litter
=> suit
=> end, terminate
=> fit
=> lend
=> let go
=> belong
=> belong
=> wind, twist, curve
=> jumble, mingle
=> promise
=> accept, take
=> clean
=> draw
=> wash
=> balance
=> hail, come
=> act
=> test
=> seem
=> answer
=> beat
=> hold
=> contain
=> connect
=> sell
=> sell
=> kill
=> make
=> deck, adorn, decorate, grace, embellish, beautify
=> consist
=> work
=> lubricate
=> breathe
=> trim
=> swing
=> osculate
=> retard
=> transplant
=> cohere
=> object
=> stick
=> recognize
=> distribute
=> put out
Sense 4
measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
> evaluate, pass judgment, judge
=> rate, rank, range, order, grade, place
=> stand
=> approve
=> disapprove
=> choose
=> prejudge
=> measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
=> reappraise
=> reject
=> accept
=> think, believe, consider, conceive
=> calculate, estimate, reckon, count on, figure, forecast
=> expect, anticipate
=> impute, ascribe, assign, attribute
=> assign, attribute
=> disapprove, reject
=> declare, adjudge, hold
=> review, critique
=> fail
=> pass
=> test, prove, try, try out, examine, essay
Synonyms (Grouped by Similarity of Meaning) of verb measure
Sense 1
measure, mensurate, measure out
=> decide, make up one's mind, determine
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Sense 2
quantify, measure
=> carry, convey, express
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Sense 3
measure
=> be
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Sense 4
measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
=> evaluate, pass judgment, judge
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Grep of verb measure
admeasure
give full measure
measure
measure out
measure up
Grep of adj measure
measured
measureless
Grep of adv measure
beyond measure
for good measure
measuredly
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