measure
measure is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, measure is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofmeasure
- A prescribed quantity or extent.
- The act or result of measuring.
- Metrical rhythm.
- A course of action.
- To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
Example: "We measured the temperature with a thermometer. You should measure the angle with a spirit level."
- To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)
Example: "The window measured two square feet."
- To estimate the unit size of something.
Example: "I measure that at 10 centimetres."
- To judge, value, or appraise.
- To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
- To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.
- To adjust by a rule or standard.
- To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off.
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