measurably

measurably
measure ► VERB 1) determine the size, amount, or degree of (something) by comparison with a standard unit. 2) be of (a specified size). 3) (measure out) take an exact quantity of. 4) (measure up) reach the required or expected standard.
► NOUN 1) a means of achieving a purpose. 2) a legislative bill. 3) a standard unit used to express size, amount, or degree. 4) a measuring device marked with such units. 5) (a measure of) a certain amount or degree of. 6) (a measure of) an indication of the extent or quality of. 7) (measures) a group of rock strata. 8) a metrical unit or group in poetry.
● for good measure — Cf. ↑for good measure
● have the measure of — Cf. ↑have the measure of
DERIVATIVES measurable adjective measurably adverb.
ORIGIN Latin mensura, from metiri 'to measure' .

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