measures

/ ˈmɛʒəz /

plural noun

1. rock strata that are characterized by a particular type of sediment or deposit

   coal measures

Example Sentences

The FTC also alleges that Ticketmaster is aware these brokers regularly bypass security measures and use proxy IP addresses.

From Los Angeles Times

On Tuesday, Egypt's tourism and antiquities ministry announced that it had taken immediate measures after the bracelet disappeared from the Egyptian Museum's restoration laboratory, and that the case had been referred to police.

From BBC

But even with such measures, ponds cannot realistically be chlorinated - fish would die - and policing every village water source in a state of more than 30 million people is unworkable.

From BBC

They raised objections to pushing through such a wide range of measures in one bill and being given limited time to debate complex amendments.

From BBC

It's not immediately clear when the measures will be voted on by members.

From BBC

Related Words

• adjust 
• assess 
• average 
• calibrate 
• check 
• compute 
• determine 
• estimate 
• evaluate 
• fit 
• gauge 
• limit 
• mark 
• peg 
• quantify 
• rank 
• regulate 
• survey 
• weigh