measure

Definition

Examples

The factory introduced new safety measures after the recent inspection.

Word Family

Synonyms

• stepany maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
• actionsomething done (usually as opposed to something said)
• gaugea measuring instrument for measuring and indicating a quantity such as the thickness of wire or the amount of rain etc

Collocations

• Easy measure length
  to measure length, meaning to determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
• Medium take precautionary safety measures
  to perform, accept, or undertake an action regarding precautionary safety measures
• Hard measure operational metrics against targets
  to measure operational metrics against targets, meaning to determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
• Very Hard added for good measure to seal the contract
  to added for good measure to seal the contract, meaning to make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of