MEASUREMENT


Meaning of MEASUREMENT in English

noun

BAD : In my opinion, the authorities have to take even stricter

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measurements to save our archaeological treasures.

GOOD : In my opinion, the authorities have to take even stricter measures to save our archaeological treasures.

measurement = the length, width etc of something: 'You can't buy new curtains without knowing the window measurements.'

measure = an action intended to have a particular effect; a law or ruling: 'New measures are to be introduced in the fight against crime.'

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