to take the measure of a thing. the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something; measurement. to drink a measure of wine. any standard of comparison, estimation, or judgment. in large measure. to live with a measure of enjoyment. to know no measure. The senate passed the new measure. More @Wikipedia
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