measure
noun
a unit or standard of measurement.
had measured
-
past perfectof measure.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
As of Jan. 1, the statewide snowpack had measured 108% of average after a series of large storms brought snow in November and December, with the largest accumulations in the northern Sierra.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2025
Until now, however, no one had measured the heat, for which imaging the flow lines is first needed.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2023
Scientists had measured the activity of neurons in a dish before.
From NewsForKids.net ● Oct. 18, 2022
Graham Gault, who is principal of Maghaberry Primary School, said he had measured his own classrooms and could manage 15 pupils rather than the usual 30.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2020
When they had measured the attic they had to get a pencil and do a sum.
From "The Magician's Nephew" by C. S. Lewis
