measure
noun
a unit or standard of measurement.
have been measuring
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present perfect progressiveof measure.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Empire State high schoolers have been measuring their knowledge on Regents exams since 1878.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
FrameWorks researchers have been measuring Americans’ moods on economic mobility since 2020.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
Currently scientists have been measuring individual trees and trying to extrapolate, but this presents a "huge challenge" said Prof Mat Disney, professor of remote sensing, at University College London.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2025
Scientists have been measuring the area of the sea ice in Antarctica since 1979.
From NewsForKids.net ● Oct. 3, 2023
She regarded him intently a moment, as if determining what to do--possibly she might have been measuring his will--then she said, coldly, "You have my leave--go."
From Ben-Hur; a tale of the Christ by Lewis Wallace
