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as in gauging
to find out the size, extent, or amount of
for this experiment, you need to carefully measure all the chemicals before you mix them together
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as in controlling
to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
he carefully measured his response to the provocative question
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Recent Examples of measuring
But when measuring excellence, whether for individual season awards or Hall of Fame worthiness, using league average as a baseline makes more sense.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Shifting the focus to inclusion A more recent, alternative approach focuses on measuring inclusion to drive superior financial results and greater, sustainable diversity, while avoiding the backlash.
—Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Otherwise the 2028 Olympics will be just another barometer measuring the city’s problems.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Most are Veranda Suites, measuring 355 square feet, including a 75-square-foot balcony with a table and chairs.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Since the measuring session, artists had begun creating the figure in London, in a four-story complex that turns out almost two hundred likenesses a year.
—Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Electrical signals are fundamental to cellular communication, yet traditional methods for measuring them are cumbersome and limited in scope.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
The Deep Neural Network (DNN) model developed by the team is over 10 times faster than traditional methods for measuring ion temperature and rotation velocity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
The tree is also touted as the region’s largest indoor Christmas, with the 2024 version measuring at 40 feet tall.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Tony Blengino, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Shifting the focus to inclusion A more recent, alternative approach focuses on measuring inclusion to drive superior financial results and greater, sustainable diversity, while avoiding the backlash.
—Paolo Gaudiano, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Otherwise the 2028 Olympics will be just another barometer measuring the city’s problems.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Most are Veranda Suites, measuring 355 square feet, including a 75-square-foot balcony with a table and chairs.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Since the measuring session, artists had begun creating the figure in London, in a four-story complex that turns out almost two hundred likenesses a year.
—Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
Electrical signals are fundamental to cellular communication, yet traditional methods for measuring them are cumbersome and limited in scope.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
The Deep Neural Network (DNN) model developed by the team is over 10 times faster than traditional methods for measuring ion temperature and rotation velocity.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Dec. 2024
The tree is also touted as the region’s largest indoor Christmas, with the 2024 version measuring at 40 feet tall.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measuring
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Truly pocket sized and weighing just 165g, FiiO says this is the ideal travel companion thanks to 12 hours of battery life and a two-hour fast-charge mode.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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Recreationally, Schnell drives vehicles weighing more than 12,000 pounds for stadiums packed with fans.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The drug may achieve these benefits by regulating cellular growth and metabolism.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Dec. 2024
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Even the bed—a plush, temperature-regulating masterpiece—felt like it had been engineered specifically to cradle you into the best rest of your life.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
30 Dec. 2024
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Gunfire ensued when Ratliff came out of the vault with a sack containing money.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American-Statesman,
24 Dec. 2024
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American fans have the opportunity to purchase seven different CD variants, all containing collectible items such as photocards, posters, stickers and trading cards.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
23 Dec. 2024
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Focus On Digital Clutter Don’t overlook the importance of keeping your digital workspace organized.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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That could put the kibosh on keeping the home.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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After restraining Neely that day, Penny remained on scene when police arrived and later explained his actions to several NYPD officers.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
10 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have said Penny acted recklessly and negligently by restraining Neely in a chokehold for so long, even after Neely stopped moving.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
9 Dec. 2024
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