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measure

[/ˈmɛʒər/]
noun/verbpl: measures
medida
1. noun - the size, length, or amount of something determined by measuring
The measure of the room is 20 meters long.
A medida do quarto é 20 metros de comprimento.
2. noun - a unit or standard of measurement
A cup is a common measure in cooking.
Uma xícara é uma medida comum na culinária.
3. noun - an action or step taken to achieve something
The government took measures to reduce inflation.
O governo tomou medidas para reduzir a inflação.
4. noun - a limited or appropriate amount
She showed a measure of kindness to the stranger.
Ela mostrou uma dose de gentileza para com o estranho.
5. verb - to determine the size, length, or amount of something
Can you measure the distance between these two points?
Você pode medir a distância entre esses dois pontos?
6. verb - to have a particular size or length
The fabric measures five meters.
O tecido mede cinco metros.
Synonyms
dimensionsizeextentstepactiongaugecalculate
Antonyms
approximationguessestimate

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medida
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
medida
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
medida
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
medida
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

beyond measure - beyond what can be measured; extremely
for good measure - in addition; as extra
made to measure - custom-made according to specifications
in large measure - to a great extent
take someone's measure - to assess or evaluate someone
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