English · Common Verbs
measure
/ˈmeʒə/
[/ˈmeʒə/]
find the size of
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Definition
To find the size, amount, or degree of something using a tool or standard.
Example
Before buying the curtains, remember to measure the width of every window carefully.
Before buying the curtains, remember to measure the width of every window carefully.
Etymology
From Old French 'mesurer', from Latin 'mensurare', from 'mensura' (measure).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in cooking, building, science, and judging quality.