Translation
measure, measurement
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Word origin
From Latin mensura ('a measuring, a measure'), from metiri ('to measure'). English 'measure' arrived through the same Old French word.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- mensura
- English cognates
- measure, commensurate
Grammar
Examples
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The tailor took my measurements.
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The government has announced new measures.
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In so far as you agree, we can sign.
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This suit was made to measure.
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She is finally grasping the scale of the problem.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 16, lesson 8: mesure, rigoler, job and 7 more words.