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measuresactions taken to achieve a particular result or deal with a problem

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: actions taken to achieve a particular result or deal with a problem

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmeʒərz/

Korean meaning: 조치, 대책

Korean pronunciation: **메**져스

Example Sentences

  • The restaurant took drastic measures after finding a mouse in the kitchen - they hired a cat as their new 'security officer'.
  • Companies must implement cost-cutting measures during economic downturns.
  • The tailor measures each customer twice to ensure a perfect fit.

measures

NOUN

//ˈmeʒərz//

actions taken to achieve a particular result or deal with a problem

measures concept
💡 Concept

a safety coordinator in a bright vest directs employees toward emergency exits while holding a clipboard with evacuation procedures. She points clearly toward the stairwell while checking that everyone follows the planned route. The employees move in an orderly line following the designated path she has established. Her systematic approach prevents panic and ensures everyone reaches safety efficiently. Other staff members assist by guiding people and checking rooms to make sure no one is left behind. actions taken to achieve a particular result and deal with a problem

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measures rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Surrounded by treasures, yet burdened by pressures, he crafts wise measures!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈmeʒərz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈmeʒəz/

🌳Etymology

Rootmeasur-
Suffix--es

Origin

라틴어 'mensura(측정)'에서 유래되어, 고대 프랑스어 'mesure'를 거쳐 영어로 들어왔습니다. 원래 '측정'이라는 의미에서 시작해 '조치, 대책'의 의미로 확장되었습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

treasurespleasurespressures
treasures
pleasures
pressures

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The restaurant took drastic measures after finding a mouse in the kitchen - they hired a cat as their new 'security officer'.

Companies must implement cost-cutting measures during economic downturns.

The tailor measures each customer twice to ensure a perfect fit.

😄 Fun example

My cooking measures are very scientific: a pinch of this, a splash of that, and hope for the best!

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

stepsactionsproceduresmethodstactics

Antonyms

inactionneglectindifference

Related

measurementmetricgaugescalepolicy