measures
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Is measures a Scrabble word?
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What is the meaning of measures?
Definition
noun (English)
1. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goalExamples: "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"Synonyms: measure, step
2. how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantifySynonyms: amount, measure, quantity
3. a statute in draft before it becomes lawExamples: "they held a public hearing on the bill"Synonyms: bill, measure
4. the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a ruleExamples: "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"Synonyms: measure, measurement, measuring, mensuration
5. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluatedExamples: "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"Synonyms: criterion, measure, standard, touchstone
6. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verseSynonyms: beat, cadence, measure, meter, metre
verb (English)
1. determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements ofExamples: "Measure the length of the wall"Synonyms: measure, measure out, mensurate
2. express as a number or measure or quantityExamples: "Can you quantify your results?"Synonyms: measure, quantify
3. have certain dimensionsExamples: "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"Synonyms: measure
4. evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance ofExamples: "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk"Synonyms: appraise, assess, evaluate, measure, valuate, value
Definition source: Wiktionary