MEASURE

(METHOD) [noun] [C usually plural] - a way to achieve something; a methodThe new jobs are the result of special measures by the government.In a further cost-cutting measure, the number of shows is to be reduced by two each week.What further measures can we take to avoid shoplifting?These measures were designed to improve car safety.(UK) The government's change of policy has been described as a panic measure, designed to win support.Emergency measures to help the refugees are badly need. [+ to infinitive]