Synonyms for measure

Noun

1. measurement, measuring, measure, mensuration, activity

usage: the act or process of measuring; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"

2. standard, criterion, measure, touchstone, reference point, point of reference, reference

usage: a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"

3. measure, quantity, amount, abstraction

usage: how much there is of something that you can quantify

4. measure, step, maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre

usage: any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"

5. bill, measure, legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument

usage: a statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill"

6. meter, metre, measure, beat, cadence, poetic rhythm, rhythmic pattern, prosody

usage: (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

7. measure, bar, musical notation

usage: musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; "the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song"

8. measuring stick, measure, measuring rod, measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device

usage: measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements

Verb

1. measure, mensurate, measure out, decide, make up one's mind, determine

usage: determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall"

2. quantify, measure, carry, convey, express

usage: express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?"

3. measure, be, measure up

usage: have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"

4. measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value, judge

usage: place a value on; judge the worth of something; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"