measure
noun
a unit or standard of measurement.
are measuring
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present progressiveof measure.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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What we are measuring, why we are measuring it, and where we might be off base.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
“We are measuring that just trade restrictions can cause the world economy to lose between 0.2% and 7% of GDP,” she said, comparing the high-end figure to removing Japan and Germany from the world economy.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2024
And finally, it is important that we are measuring real views that people have, not putting ideas into their heads or pushing them in a particular direction.
From New York Times ● Apr. 13, 2024
Having established the portable sensor's accuracy and regional relevance, the researchers are measuring black carbon levels around the Salt Lake Valley, including testing concentrations present inside school buildings.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 26, 2024
Some girls are measuring turmeric and coriander; others are chopping onions and tomatoes.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
