Overview of verb measure

The verb measure has 4 senses

• measure, mensurate, measure out -- (determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall")


• quantify, measure -- (express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?")


• measure -- (have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches")


• 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")

Overview of adj measured

The adj measured has 4 senses

• mensural, measured, mensurable -- (having notes of fixed rhythmic value)


• measured, metrical, metric -- (the rhythmic arrangement of syllables)


• deliberate, calculated, measured -- (carefully thought out in advance; "a calculated insult"; "with measured irony")


• careful, deliberate, measured -- (unhurried and with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed")