measure
Произношение: [/ˈmɛʒ.ɚ/]
Контекст: «quantity»
(noun) a unit used to express the amount, size, length, or weight of something. It helps us know how much of something we have or need.
Пример
She took a measure of flour to bake the cake.
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He poured an incorrect measure of medicine into the cup.
Пример
Can you tell me the measure of the room's width?
Контекст: «determine size»
(verb) to find out the size, length, or quantity of something. It helps us understand how big or small something is.
Пример
I need to measure the distance between the two houses.
Пример
He didn't measure the fabric correctly, so the dress turned out too small.
Пример
How do you measure the height of a building?
Контекст: «plan or action»
(noun) a plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular goal or result. It's like a strategy or step taken towards something.
Пример
Increasing sales was a key measure taken by the company.
Пример
The new measure to reduce pollution was not effective.
Пример
What measures can we take to improve our school?
Контекст: «compare»
(verb) to compare or assess something by examining how it relates to something else. It helps us understand the difference between two things.
Пример
She measured her success by comparing it to her earlier achievements.
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He never measures his progress and often feels lost.
Пример
How do you measure the value of friendship?