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measure

measure

Meaning of measure

English

an amount or standard used to compare

Русский

количество или стандарт, с которым что-то сравнивают

measure

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈmeʒə/
American English
/ˈmeʒɚ/

measure with Russian translation

Сочетания и примеры со словом measure

Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.

9 сочетаний

Мерило и единицы

Standards and units
a measure of
показатель

I see repeat customers as a measure of our bakery's success.

Я считаю постоянных покупателей показателем успеха нашей пекарни.

a unit of measure
единица измерения

We agreed on a unit of measure before cutting the fabric.

Мы договорились о единице измерения, прежде чем раскраивать ткань.

  • weights and measuresмеры и весы

Степень

Degree
in large measure
в значительной мере

Our successful move was in large measure thanks to my parents.

Наш переезд прошёл успешно в значительной мере благодаря родителям.

for good measure
в придачу

I packed extra socks and added a sweater for good measure.

Я упаковал запасные носки и в придачу положил свитер.

  • beyond measureбезмерно

Меры

Steps taken
take measures
принимать меры

We took measures to stop rainwater from entering the basement.

Мы приняли меры, чтобы дождевая вода перестала попадать в подвал.

half measures
полумеры

I refused to settle for half measures when fixing the leaking roof.

Я отказался довольствоваться полумерами при ремонте протекающей крыши.

  • safety measuresмеры безопасности

measure usage examples

🇬🇧UK

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

A metre is a measure of length.

Метр — это мера длины.

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

Money is not the only measure of success.

Деньги — не единственная мера успеха.

🇺🇸US

🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian

A meter is a measure of length.

Метр — это мера длины.

measure synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between measure, standard, indicator, yardstick, criterion, benchmark, gauge, and scale

🇬🇧English

A fixed level or model used for comparison.

B2very often

ENThis product meets the required standard.

indicator
🇬🇧English

A sign or number that shows a state or level.

often

ENSales are a good indicator of success.

Y
🇬🇧English
yardstick

Figurative standard used to judge something.

B2rare word

ENProfit is not the only yardstick of success.

Advanced: broader words

C
🇬🇧English
criterion

A specific test or principle used to judge.

B2often

ENPrice is only one criterion in our decision.

B
🇬🇧English
benchmark

A reference point for comparing performance.

B2often

ENWe use sales figures as a benchmark.

G
🇬🇧English
gauge

A means of judging; also a measuring instrument.

B2often

ENThis gauge measures water pressure.

🇬🇧English

A system of levels used for measuring.

B2very often

ENPain is rated on a scale from one to ten.

N
🇬🇧English
norm

What is usual or expected, not a measuring standard.

B2often

ENEarly retirement is no longer the norm.

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Questions about this word

What does measure mean?

an amount or standard used to compare

How do you pronounce measure?

measure is pronounced [ˈmeʒə].

How is measure used in a sentence?

Метр — это мера длины. Translation: A metre is a measure of length.

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