Definition of "measure" in Anglais

noun

1. A prescribed quantity or extent.

2. The act or result of measuring.

3. Metrical rhythm.

4. A course of action.

verb

1. To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

   • We measured the temperature with a thermometer.
   • You should measure the angle with a spirit level.

2. (stative) To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)

   • The window measured two square feet.

3. To estimate the unit size of something.

   • I measure that at 10 centimetres.

4. To judge, value, or appraise.

5. To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.

6. (rare) To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.

7. To adjust by a rule or standard.

8. (often with out or off) To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with.

9. (transitive) To regulate or control (one's actions, speech, etc.), as if one were carefully measuring their length or quantity.