Hyphenation of measure

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word measure? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

mea-sure

Definitions of measure:

1.
Any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
The situation called for strong measures The police took steps to reduce crime
2.
How much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
3.
A statute in draft before it becomes law
They held a public hearing on the bill
4.
The act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
The measurements were carefully done His mental measurings proved remarkably accurate
5.
A basis for comparison
A reference point against which other things can be evaluated The schools comply with federal standards They set the measure for all subsequent work
6.
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
7.
Musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats
The orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song
8.
Measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals
Used as a reference in making measurements
9.
A container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance
10.
Determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
Measure the length of the wall
11.
Express as a number or measure or quantity
Can you quantify your results?
12.
Have certain dimensions
This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches
13.
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

Synonyms of measure:

noun measurement, measuring, mensuration, activity
noun standard, criterion, touchstone, reference point, point of reference, reference
noun quantity, amount, abstraction
noun step, maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
noun bill, legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
noun meter, metre, beat, cadence, poetic rhythm, rhythmic pattern, prosody
noun bar, musical notation
nounmeasuring stick, measuring rod, measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
verb mensurate, measure out, decide, make up one's mind, determine
verb quantify, carry, convey, express
verb be, measure up
verb evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value, judge

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