| Level | B1 |
|---|---|
| Kind | verb |
| Front | measure |
| IPA | /ˈmeʒə(r) / verb |
| Back | ölçmek |
| Back 2 | measure (verb) /ˈmeʒə(r)
/ verb
1 [intransitive,
transitive]
to find the size,
weight, quantity, etc. of sb/sth in standard units by using an instrument
ölçmek
to measure the height/width/length/depth of
something
Could you measure how wide the table is to
see if it will fit into our room?
Britain now uses the metric system for
measuring.
2 [transitive]
to be a certain
height, width, length, etc.
…
gelmek
The room measures five metres across.
3 [transitive]
measure sth (against sth)
to judge the value or
effect of sth
karşılaştırmak
Our sales do not look good when measured
against those of our competitors.
PHRASAL VERB
measure
up (to sth)
to be as good as you
need to be or as sb expects you to be
beklenildiği
gibi çıkmak, -e erişmek
Did the holiday measure up to your
expectations?
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