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- measure for measure/ˈmeʒə fə ˈmeʒə/The principle of reciprocal justice, where the punishment or treatment received matches the crime or action given; retaliation in kind.nounC2
- measure of central tendency/ˈmeʒ.ər əv ˌsen.trəl ˈten.dən.si/A single value that summarizes or represents the center point of a dataset.nounC1
- measure off/ˈmɛʒə(r) ɒf/To mark or set apart a specific length or area from a larger piece.verbC1
- measure out/ˈmeʒər aʊt/To take a specific quantity of something, especially by using a measuring tool or following a precise method, typically for cooking or preparing ingredients.verbMedium
- measure up/ˈmɛʒər ʌp/To reach an expected or required standard; to be good enough.verbB2
- measure zero/ˈmeʒə ˈzɪərəʊ/A mathematical concept describing a set so small that it has no length, area, or volume, despite potentially containing infinitely many points.nounC2
- measured daywork/ˈmeʒəd ˈdeɪwɜːk/A system of work in industry where a fair day's output is determined by time-and-motion studies, and workers are paid a fixed rate for achieving it, rather than by piecework or bonus.nounC2
- measurement/ˈmeʒəmənt/The process, action, or result of finding the size, quantity, or degree of something using standard units.nounB2
- measurement ton/ˈmeʒəmənt tʌn/A unit of volume equal to 40 cubic feet, used primarily in shipping and freight to measure cargo space.nounLow
- measures/ˈmɛʒ.əz/Actions, steps, or procedures taken to achieve a particular purpose or deal with a situation.plural-nounB2
- measuring cup/ˈmeʒ.ər.ɪŋ ˌkʌp/A cup, usually made of glass or plastic, marked with graduated lines to measure the volume of liquid or dry ingredients in cooking or chemistry.nounB1
- measuring jug/ˈmeʒ.ər.ɪŋ ˌdʒʌɡ/A kitchen utensil, typically cylindrical with a handle and a pouring lip, marked with measurement units (such as millilitres, fluid ounces, or cups) for accurately measuring liquid volumes.nounB1
- measuring spoon/ˈmeʒ.ər.ɪŋ ˌspuːn/A small spoon of a specific capacity, used for measuring ingredients in cooking and baking.nounB2
- measuring worm/ˈmɛʒərɪŋ wɜːm/The larva of a geometrid moth, which moves by a characteristic looping motion as if measuring the surface it moves on.nounLow
- meat/miːt/The edible flesh of an animal, used as food.nounA1
- meat and potatoes/ˌmiːt ən pəˈteɪ.təʊz/A dish consisting of cooked meat accompanied by potatoes, representing a basic, hearty meal.nounmedium
- meat ax/ˈmiːt æks/A large, heavy ax used for chopping meat or bones.nounC1
- meat hook/ˈmiːt hʊk/A large, heavy, sharp metal hook, typically attached to a chain or rail, used for hanging animal carcasses in butcheries, slaughterhouses, or during transport.nounB2
- meat house/ˈmiːt ˌhaʊs/A physical establishment where meat is sold or prepared, such as a butcher's shop or slaughterhouse.nounLow
- meat packing/ˈmiːt ˌpæk.ɪŋ/The industry or process of slaughtering animals and preparing their meat for sale, including cutting, processing, packaging, and distribution.nounC1
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