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measure

 
 
/ˈmeʒər/ noun

Translation

METHOD [C] a way of achieving something or dealing with a situation
önlem, tedbir
This arrangement is only a temporary measure. We must take preventative measures to stop the spread of the disease. security measures 1849
a measure of sth a good way of judging something
ölçü, derece, kıstas, gösterge
Ticket sales are not necessarily a measure of the show's popularity.1110
a/some measure of sth formal an amount of something
bir miktar, bir derceye kadar, bir ölçüde
Bulletproof vests give some measure of protection.1796
SIZE [U] a way of measuring something
ölçü, ölçüm, hesaplama
The basic units of measure we use are distance, time, and mass.139917961400
for good measure as well as something you have already done or given to someone
üstelik, ayrıca, bundan başka/maada
They stole his passport and wallet, and for good measure beat him unconscious.1817
→ See also tape measure
(Definition of measure noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary English-Turkish © Cambridge University Press)

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