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I . measure [ˈmeʒər, Brit -əʳ] N

1. measure:

measure (size)
medida f
measure (amount)
quantidade f
a measure of sth
uma quantidade de a. c.
a measure of truth fig
um grau de verdade

2. measure (measuring instrument):

measure
compasso m

II . measure [ˈmeʒər, Brit -əʳ] VB trans

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1. measure:

measure
medir
measure
calcular

3. measure (evaluate):

to measure sb/sth up
avaliar alguém/ a. c.

III . measure [ˈmeʒər, Brit -əʳ] VB intr

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tape measure N

tape measure
fita f métrica

Usage examples with measure

a measure of sth
uma quantidade de a. c.
a measure of truth fig
um grau de verdade
for good measure
por precaução
to measure sb/sth up
avaliar alguém/ a. c.
to measure sth in centimeters/weeks
calcular a. c. em centímetros/semanas

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
I think we could find that a good measure of loveliness still lives there -- but humbly.
www.smh.com.au
Put the lemon peel into a glass and cover with a double measure (about 75 ml) of whiskey and leave overnight, covered.
tvnz.co.nz
The mature gametocytes measure 7.7 to 9.3 (average 8.5) micrometres in diameter and are easily deformed.
en.wikipedia.org
An example of a measure to obtain a quorum is a motion that absent members be contacted during a recess.
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The foot is often compared to a musical measure and the long and short syllables to whole notes and half notes.
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These cells are septate, with constrictions at the septa, and measure 1.53 m in diameter.
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His more sustained work sometimes displays a bad selection of measure; and his occasional poetryepistles, eclogues, elegies, etc. --is injured by its vast volume.
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In both studies, researchers estimated fat mass using callipers to measure skin fold thickness.
www.nhs.uk
A long period of consolidation was needed to restore some measure of peace and prosperity, but that breathing space was not given.
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However, bar jiggers come in other sizes and may not actually measure a fluid jigger.
en.wikipedia.org

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