measure
1. The size, length, or quantity of something determined by measuring
What is the measure of this fabric?
Qual é a medida deste tecido?
2. An action or step taken to achieve a particular purpose
The government implemented new safety measures.
O governo implementou novas medidas de segurança.
3. A unit used for measuring
A cup is a common cooking measure.
Uma xícara é uma medida comum na culinária.
4. Moderation or restraint
He spoke with measure and care.
Ele falou com medida e cuidado.
5. In music, a bar or measure
Play four measures of this song.
Toque quatro medidas desta música.
Related Idioms & Phrases
à medida que (as, while)
sem medida (excessively, boundlessly)
na medida do possível (as far as possible)
em certa medida (to a certain extent)
feito à medida (made to measure, tailor-made)
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