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Grammar : Adv
Spell : mezh-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɛʒ ər



Definition of in some measure

Origin :
  • c.1300, "to deal out by measure," from Old French mesurer "measure; moderate, curb" (12c.), from Late Latin mensurare "to measure," from Latin mensura "a measuring, a measurement; thing to measure by," from mensus, past participle of metiri "to measure," from PIE *me- "to measure" (see meter (n.2)).
  • Replaced Old English cognate mæð "measure." Meaning "to ascertain spatial dimensions of" is mid-14c. To measure up "have the necessary abilities" is 1910, American English. Related: Measured; measuring.
  • As in partially : adv incompletely
  • As in partly : adv not completely

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