measure
US /ˈmeʒ.ɚ/
UK /ˈmeʒ.ɚ/
1.
medir
ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument or by comparison with an estimated object
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The tailor will measure you for a new suit.
El sastre te medirá para un traje nuevo.
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We need to measure the distance accurately.
Necesitamos medir la distancia con precisión.
2.
medir, tener
have a specified size, amount, or degree
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The room measures 10 by 12 feet.
La habitación mide 10 por 12 pies.
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The rainfall measured 5 inches.
La lluvia midió 5 pulgadas.
1.
medida, criterio
a system or method of measuring
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The new measure of success is customer satisfaction.
La nueva medida del éxito es la satisfacción del cliente.
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We need a more accurate measure for this experiment.
Necesitamos una medida más precisa para este experimento.
2.
medida, acción
a plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose
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The government is taking strong measures to combat inflation.
El gobierno está tomando fuertes medidas para combatir la inflación.
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Safety measures were put in place before the event.
Se implementaron medidas de seguridad antes del evento.