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measures

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmɛʒɝz// UK //mˈɛʒəz// mea·sures

n. official actions or plans taken by a group to achieve a specific goal or solve a problem.

n. specific actions, procedures, or legislative steps taken to achieve a particular purpose or to address a problem.


SIMPLE

The government is taking new measures to reduce plastic waste.

CONTEXTUAL

Security measures at the airport include full-body scanners and strict limits on liquids in carry-on bags.

COMPLEX

The central bank introduced several emergency measures to stabilize the currency and prevent a further decline in consumer confidence during the economic crisis.

Synonyms
Usage

Almost always used in the plural form when referring to actions or steps taken; the singular form usually refers to a system of measurement.

Pitfall

The government took a measure to stop the fire.The government took measures to stop the fire.When referring to a set of actions or a policy response, the plural form is the standard idiomatic choice.

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