measure
Translation
to measure, to gauge, to assess
Examples
She measured the room's dimensions.
She measured the room's dimensions.
The thermometer measures temperature.
The thermometer measures temperature.
The table measures two meters long.
The table measures two metres long.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to measure (sth.) Please measure the width of the desk.
((sth.)) ((dimension)) to be a certain size The room measures 10 feet by 12 feet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: quantify, assess, gauge
Etymology
From Latin 'mensura,' meaning 'a measuring, a standard.'
Memory Tips
Picture using a measuring tape to find the size of something.