measure

/ˈmɛʒər/
noun
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Definition

1

A unit or standard used to express the size, amount, or degree of something

The recipe required a precise measure of flour to achieve the right consistency.

2

A plan or action taken to achieve a particular goal or solve a problem

The company took measures to reduce their environmental impact by using renewable energy.

Synonyms

standardOften implies a fixed or official unit of measurement gaugeTypically used to describe a device for measuring something, like pressure or temperature scaleCan refer to a series of measurements or a system for ranking things

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