measures
Britishplural noun
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.
According to the Nature Index, which measures contributions to leading scientific journals, seven of the top 10 institutions worldwide in health sciences are in China.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
This, he stressed, is "a completely different challenge from implementing simple energy efficiency measures".
From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026
On Thursday, the Vatican’s doctrinal office said the measures were a response to the group’s consecration of four bishops earlier this week without the consent of Pope Leo XIV.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
"Those in power must focus on feasible measures to deliver the high animal welfare standards the public expects," he said.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
“Preventative measures are the bane of spontaneous action,” he said.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
