a measure of — an indication or way of judging the extent, quality, or degree of something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an indication or way of judging the extent, quality, or degree of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə ˈmeʒər əv/
Example Sentences
- The number of likes on social media is not always a measure of happiness.
- Your grade is a measure of your understanding, not your worth as a person.
- The cleanliness of public restrooms is often a measure of a city's development.
a measure of
NOUN[/ə ˈmeʒər əv/]
an indication or way of judging the extent, quality, or degree of something
a science fair judge carefully examines different student projects while holding a scoring clipboard. She moves from table to table, observing each experiment's results and taking notes. At one table, she measures the height of plant growth with a ruler, then compares it to charts showing different growth rates. At another table, she tests the strength of bridge models by adding small weights. Other students watch nervously as their projects are evaluated and compared against specific criteria. Fellow judges nearby discuss and point at various displays while making their assessments. using specific criteria as a measure of the quality and success of each project
A measure of treasure versus a measure of pleasure
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“The number of likes on social media is not always a measure of happiness.”
“Your grade is a measure of your understanding, not your worth as a person.”
“The cleanliness of public restrooms is often a measure of a city's development.”
“Patience with traffic jams is a measure of one's maturity.”
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