measures

/ ˈmɛʒəz /

plural noun

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

   coal measures

Example Sentences

In its statement, the IDF said "prior to the strike, measures were taken to reduce the chance of harm to civilians, including the use of precision munitions, aerial observations, and additional intelligence information".

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The situation was growing desperate, and in Penelope’s view that meant that desperate measures were called for.

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The U.K. plans to pass one of the world’s most sweeping anti-ticket-scalping measures, banning the resale of music, comedy, theater and sports tickets for profit.

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The proposed changes could include measures that would make it easier for companies to use data to train AI models and other tweaks to the EU’s digital rules, according to people familiar with the plan.

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Airlines and engine makers are deploying new measures to curb instances of toxic fumes leaking into cockpits and cabins as momentum builds toward fixing a chronic problem in the aviation industry.

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Related Words

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