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2 Translation results for measure in Spanish

noun | verb

measure noun

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measures
medida, cantidad; tamaño; regla; medición

Example sentences of
measure noun

  • •She felt equal measures of hope and fear.
  • •Their actions were motivated in large measure by a desire for revenge.
  • •An occasion like this calls for some measure of decorum.
  • •The meter is a measure of length.
  • •The dictionary includes a table of weights and measures.
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  • •The legislature has passed a measure aimed at protecting consumers.
  • •The governor has proposed a number of cost-cutting measures.
  • •They were forced to resort to desperate measures.
  • •We need to take measures to protect ourselves.
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Synonyms of
measure noun

standard, criterion, gauge, yardstick, touchstone, benchmark, norm, amount, dimensions, measurement, measuring, ruler, size

Detailed synonyms for measure noun

See: Standard

measure verb

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measured, has measured, is measuring, measures
medir

Example sentences of
measure verb

  • •A ruler is used to measure length on paper.
  • •A barometer is used for measuring atmospheric pressure.
  • •Mental abilities can be measured by IQ testing.
  • •He's being measured for a new suit.
  • •His success cannot be measured solely on the basis of his popularity.
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  • •The cloth measures 3 meters.
  • •The room measures 15 feet wide by 30 feet long.
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Phrasal verbs for measure

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Reverse translation for measure

medida  - measurement, measure, measure, step, moderation, prudence, extent, degree 
cantidad  - quantity, sum, amount (of money), a lot, a great many 
tamaño  - size 
regla  - rule, regulation, ruler, period, menstruation 
medición  - measuring, measurement 
medir  - to measure, to measure, to weigh, to consider 
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