full+measure

  • 11in full measure — formal to the greatest degree, or in the largest amount possible My expectations have been met in full measure …

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  • 12the full measure of something — formal all of something, or something at its strongest, most powerful etc We were treated to the full measure of her anger …

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  • 13give full measure — verb perform a task as well as possible The cast gives full measure every night • Syn: ↑go all out, ↑give one s best, ↑do one s best • Hypernyms: ↑do, ↑perform • Verb …

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  • 14Full measure of line — Полная [выключенная] строка (строка, доведённая до заданной длины) …

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  • 15measure — meas ure (m[e^]zh [ u]r; 135), n. [OE. mesure, F. mesure, L. mensura, fr. metiri, mensus, to measure; akin to metrum poetical measure, Gr. me tron, E. meter. Cf. {Immense}, {Mensuration}, {Mete} to measure.] 1. A standard of dimension; a fixed… …

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  • 16measure — mea|sure1 W2S2 [ˈmeʒə US ər] v 1.) [T] to find the size, length, or amount of something, using standard units such as ↑inches, metres etc ▪ The rainfall was measured over a three month period. measure sb for sth (=measure someone in order to make …

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  • 17measure — 1 noun 1 OFFICIAL ACTION (C) an official action that is intended to deal with a particular problem: Stronger measures are needed to combat crime. 2 half measures things done to deal with a difficult situation that are not effective or firm enough …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 18measure — meas|ure1 [ meʒər ] noun count *** ▸ 1 action to achieve something ▸ 2 amount (not large/small) ▸ 3 way of judging something ▸ 4 unit of measurement ▸ 5 section of music ▸ + PHRASES 1. ) an action that is intended to achieve or deal with… …

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  • 19measure */*/*/ — I UK [ˈmeʒə(r)] / US [ˈmeʒər] noun [countable] Word forms measure : singular measure plural measures 1) an action that is intended to achieve or deal with something This is a temporary measure to stop the problem from getting any worse. take… …

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  • 20measure — /ˈmɛʒə / (say mezhuh) noun 1. the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, especially by comparison with a standard. 2. size, dimensions, quantity, etc., as thus ascertained. 3. an instrument, as a… …