Measure ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Measure ( verb )

To determine the dimensions, capacity, or amount of (something) by mathematical means.

Origin:

Middle english mesure, from old french mesure, from latin mensura, from mensus, past participle of metiri to measure.

Examples:

1. She measured the distance between the two points on the map.
2. He measured the amount of sugar to put in the cake.
3. They measured the width of the room to see if the couch would fit.
4. I measured the length of the cloth before cutting it.
5. Can you measure the temperature of the water?

(As a noun)

Measure ( noun )

To determine the dimensions, capacity, or amount of (something) by mathematical means.

Origin:

Middle english mesure, from old french mesure, from latin mensura, from mensus, past participle of metiri to measure.

Examples:

1. She measured the distance between the two points on the map.
2. He measured the amount of sugar to put in the cake.
3. They measured the width of the room to see if the couch would fit.
4. I measured the length of the cloth before cutting it.
5. Can you measure the temperature of the water?