measure quantity amount | how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify |
measure step | any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal, the situation called for strong measures, the police took steps to reduce crime |
desperate measure | desperate actions taken as a means to an end, he had to resort to desperate measures |
security security measures | measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc., military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising |
defense defence defensive measure | (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies, they died in the defense of Stalingrad, they were developed for the defense program |
electronic warfare-support measures ESM | electronic warfare undertaken under direct control of an operational commander to locate sources of radiated electromagnetic energy for the purpose of immediate threat recognition |
measurement measuring measure mensuration | the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule, the measurements were carefully done, his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate |
measure | a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance |
measuring stick measure measuring rod | measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals, used as a reference in making measurements |
security system security measure security | an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in |
tape tapeline tape measure | measuring instrument consisting of a narrow strip (cloth or metal) marked in inches or centimeters and used for measuring lengths, the carpenter should have used his tape measure |
yardstick yard measure | a ruler or tape that is three feet long |
bill measure | a statute in draft before it becomes law, they held a public hearing on the bill |
measure bar | musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats, the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song |
meter metre measure beat cadence | (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse |
common measure common meter | the usual (iambic) meter of a ballad |
standard criterion measure touchstone | a basis for comparison, a reference point against which other things can be evaluated, the schools comply with federal standards, they set the measure for all subsequent work |
fundamental quantity fundamental measure | one of the four quantities that are the basis of systems of measurement |
system of weights and measures | system of measurement for length and weight and duration |
information measure | a system of measurement of information based on the probabilities of the events that convey information |
long measure | a measure of length |
area unit square measure | a system of units used to measure areas |
volume unit capacity unit capacity measure cubage unit cubic measure cubic content unit displacement unit cubature unit | a unit of measurement of volume or capacity |
linear unit linear measure | a unit of measurement of length |
circular measure | measurement of angles in radians |
liquid unit liquid measure | a unit of capacity for liquids (for measuring the volumes of liquids or their containers) |
dry unit dry measure | a unit of capacity for dry commodities (as fruit or grain) |
board measure | a system of units for measuring lumber based on the board foot |
common divisor common factor common measure | an integer that divides two (or more) other integers evenly |
common time four-four time quadruple time common measure | a time signature indicating four beats to the bar |
quantify measure | express as a number or measure or quantity, Can you quantify your results? |
measure mensurate measure out | determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of, Measure the length of the wall |
measure evaluate valuate assess appraise value | evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of, I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional, access all the factors when taking a risk |
go all out give one's best do one's best give full measure | perform a task as well as possible, The cast gives full measure every night |
qualify measure up | prove capable or fit, meet requirements |
measure | have certain dimensions, This table surfaces measuresinches by inches |
pressing urgent | compelling immediate action, too pressing to permit of longer delay, the urgent words `Hurry! Hurry!', bridges in urgent need of repair |
beyond measure | in excess or without limit, amazed beyond measure |
for good measure | in addition (as to close a deal), the car salesman threw in the radio, for good measure |