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    Mesurer (en. Measure)

    /me.zy.ʁe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Estimate or calculate the dimension of an object.
    He measured the length of the table.
    Il a mesuré la longueur de la table.
    Assess the performance or effectiveness of something.
    We are going to measure the impact of our campaign.
    Nous allons mesurer l'impact de notre campagne.
    Apply an instrument to obtain a measurement.
    She measures the temperature with a thermometer.
    Elle mesure la température avec un thermomètre.
    Compare a characteristic to a standard.
    They must measure success against specific criteria.
    Ils doivent mesurer le succès selon des critères spécifiques.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mensurare', meaning 'to determine size'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    measure the impact
    Evaluate the effect or scope of an action.
    mesurer l'impact
    choose one's words carefully
    Choose carefully what one says.
    mesurer ses mots
    measure the time
    Determine the duration of an event.
    mesurer le temps

    Related Words

    measurement
    Action of measuring, result of a measurement.
    mesure
    measurable
    That which can be measured.
    mesurable
    measurement
    The unit in which a measurement is expressed.
    messure

    Slang Meanings

    Estimate
    I measured by eye to see if it fits.
    J'ai mesuré à l'œil pour savoir si ça passe.
    Look for limits
    He measures his skills against others.
    Il mesure ses compétences par rapport aux autres.