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/meˈðiða/

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Translation

measure, measurement

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Word origin

From medir ('to measure'), from Latin metiri ('to measure'). The same Latin root lies behind English 'measure'.

Origin
Latin
Root
metiri
English cognates
measure

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralmedidas

Examples

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The government announced new safety measures.

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I need the exact measurements of the table.

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As time goes by, everything changes.

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They took measures to reduce spending.

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The suit is made to measure.

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This word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 8: medida, tardar, wow and 7 more words.