measure
gb/mˈɛʒɚ/ us/mˈɛʒɚ/
A2
English
~ 1500
méret, mennyiség, mérték, mér, intézkedés, lépés, ütem
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
a measure of [something]
The tailor took my waist measure before making the pants.
A szabó levette a derékméretemet, mielőtt megvarrta a nadrágot.
The recipe calls for an exact measure of sugar.
A recept pontos mennyiségű cukrot ír elő.
We recorded the measures of each sample in the lab.
The bridge’s safety depends on accurate measures of stress.
This ruler provides a clear measure of length.
Learner examples
The cup has a measure for 200 milliliters.
A poháron van egy 200 millilitert jelző beosztás.
He wrote the measure of the table on paper.
Felírta egy papírra az asztal méretét.
We need the right measure of salt for the soup.
The teacher asked for the measure of the line.
I used a spoon to get a measure of rice.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'measure' (noun) with 'measurement'. 'Measure' can be the amount itself, while 'measurement' is often the act or process.
Meaning
amount determined by measuring
Collocations
take a measure
|exact measure
|accurate measure
|unit of measure
Synonyms
measurement (A more general term for the result of measuring.)
Antonyms
estimate (An approximate calculation without precise measuring.)
Themes
science
|daily life
|math
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A certain amount or size of something found by using a tool or method to measure it.
A specific amount, size, or degree of something as established by measuring.
VERB
A2
2
mér
A2
Usage pattern:
to measure [something]
We need to measure the room before buying furniture.
Meg kell mérnünk a szobát, mielőtt bútort veszünk.
The scientist measured the temperature every hour.
A tudós óránként megmérte a hőmérsékletet.
Please measure the flour carefully for the cake.
He measured the distance between the two towns.
They measured her height at the doctor’s office.
Learner examples
I will measure the table with a ruler.
Megmérem az asztalt egy vonalzóval.
She measured the water for tea.
Kimérte a vizet a teához.
We measured the road from here to school.
He measured his shoe size at the store.
They measured my arm at the hospital.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'measure' without specifying what is being measured, making sentences unclear.
Meaning
find size or amount
Collocations
measure length
|measure distance
|measure temperature
|carefully measure
Synonyms
calculate (In some contexts, involves working out a value, but not always by physical measurement.)
Antonyms
guess (To estimate without using tools or exact methods.)
Themes
science
|daily life
|math
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To find out how big, long, or much something is by using a tool or method.
To determine the size, amount, or degree of something using a standard unit and an instrument or method.
NOUN
B1
3
intézkedés
B2
lépés
B1
Usage pattern:
a measure to [do something]
The government introduced new measures to reduce pollution.
A kormány új intézkedéseket vezetett be a szennyezés csökkentésére.
Installing cameras is a safety measure for the building.
A kamerák felszerelése biztonsági intézkedés az épületben.
We took extra measures to protect our data.
The company adopted measures to improve efficiency.
Strong measures were implemented after the accident.
Learner examples
We took measures to keep our home safe.
Intézkedéseket tettünk az otthonunk biztonsága érdekében.
The school has measures to help new students.
Az iskolában vannak intézkedések az új diákok segítésére.
Washing hands is a good health measure.
The city made measures to stop traffic jams.
They have measures to save energy.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this meaning with 'measurement', which refers to finding size or amount, not an action plan.
Meaning
action taken for a purpose
Collocations
safety measure
|preventive measure
|emergency measure
|security measure
Synonyms
step (A common, less formal alternative for an action taken toward a goal.)
Antonyms
neglect (Failure to take action when needed.)
Themes
politics
|business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something you do to get a certain result or solve a problem.
An action, step, or procedure taken to achieve a particular goal or result.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
4
ütem
B1
The song begins with two measures of silence.
A dal két ütemnyi szünettel kezdődik.
Each measure contains four quarter notes in this piece.
Ebben a darabban minden ütemben négy negyed hangjegy van.
He played the wrong notes in the third measure.
The composer added an extra beat to the final measure.
Learner examples
This song has four beats in each measure.
Ennek a dalnak minden ütemében négy ütés van.
She made a mistake in the second measure.
Hibázott a második ütemben.
The first measure is very quiet.
We learned how to count measures in music.
Meaning
segment in musical notation
Collocations
four-beat measure
|first measure
|final measure
Synonyms
bar (The more common term in British English for this musical unit.)
Themes
music
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A part of music with a set number of beats, shown between two lines on sheet music.
A segment of music defined by a specific number of beats, separated by bar lines in written notation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
measure
IPA
GB/mˈɛʒɚ/
US/mˈɛʒɚ/
Syllables & stress
meas - ure (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (meas)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: measure
- Plural: measure, measures
Verb
- Base: measure
- 3rd Person Singular: measures
- Present Participle: measuring
- Past: measured
Word family
Forms
measures
noun
measuring
verb
measured
verb
Core family
measurement
noun A2
measurable
adjective B2
Related words
measurably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
immeasurable
adjective
Advanced or less common
countermeasure
noun C1
Expressions
beyond measure
1/bɪjˈɔnd mˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
extremely great beyond limits
Very much; more than usual or normal.
Examples
- She was grateful beyond measure for their help.
- His arrogance was beyond measure.
for good measure
1/fɚ ɡˈʊd mˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
add extra for completeness/emphasis
To add something extra just to be sure or complete.
Examples
- She added another spoonful of sugar for good measure.
- I included an extra copy of the report for good measure.
measure up to
1/mˈɛʒɚ ˈʌp tə/
phrasal verb
be as good as expected standard/person
To be as good as someone or something that people compare you with.
Examples
- He didn’t measure up to his older brother’s achievements.
- The product failed to measure up to expectations.
take measures
1/tˈeɪk mˈɛʒɚz/
fixed phrase
do things to achieve goal/prevent harm
To do things to get a result or stop something bad from happening.
Examples
- We must take measures to protect endangered species.
- The school took measures to improve safety.