Antonyms for
measure
A prescribed quantity or extent.
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No Antonyms Found for Measure

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All Definitions for Measure

Below are all the dictionary definitions of measure:

1A prescribed quantity or extent.
2A limit that cannot be exceeded
3A bound. (Now chiefly in set phrases.)
4An (unspecified) portion or quantity.
5The act or result of measuring.
6A receptacle or vessel of a standard size, capacity etc. as used to deal out specific quantities of some substance.
7A standard against which something can be judged
8A criterion.
9Any of various standard units of capacity.
10A unit of measurement.
11The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.)
12A ruler, measuring stick, or graduated tape used to take measurements.
13A bed or stratum.
14A function which obeys a particular set of formal conditions, created to generalize and rigorize the notions of length, volume, and probability. Formally, a non-negative, countably additive set function on a sigma-algebra
15See Measure (mathematics) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
16Metrical rhythm.
17The manner of ordering and combining the quantities, or long and short syllables
18Meter
19Rhythm
20Hence, a metrical foot.
21A musical designation consisting of all notes and or rests delineated by two vertical bars
22An equal and regular division of the whole of a composition
23A bar.
24A course of action.
25Actions designed to achieve some purpose
26Plans.
27A piece of legislation.
28To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
29To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)
30To estimate the unit size of something.
31To judge, value, or appraise.
32To obtain or set apart
33To mark in even increments.
34To adjust by a rule or standard.
35To allot or distribute by measure
36To set off or apart by measure
37Often with.
38To regulate or control (one's actions, speech, etc.), as if one were carefully measuring their length or quantity.
39Moderation, temperance.
40The act or process of measuring.
41A number which is contained in a given number a number of times without a remainder
42A divisor or factor.
43A melody.
44A dance.
45To traverse, cross, pass along
46To travel over.

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Common antonyms for measure. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does measure have?

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About antonyms for measure

Finding the right antonym for measure helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A prescribed quantity or extent.", measure has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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