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1. defensive
adjective. ['dɪˈfɛnsɪv'] intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack.
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2. defensive
adjective. ['dɪˈfɛnsɪv'] attempting to justify or defend in speech or writing.
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3. measure
verb. ['ˈmɛʒɝ'] determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of.
Synonyms
Etymology
- measure (English)
- mesure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mesure (French)
4. measure
verb. ['ˈmɛʒɝ'] express as a number or measure or quantity.
Etymology
- measure (English)
- mesure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mesure (French)
5. measure
verb. ['ˈmɛʒɝ'] have certain dimensions.
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Etymology
- measure (English)
- mesure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mesure (French)
6. measure
verb. ['ˈmɛʒɝ'] evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of.
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Etymology
- measure (English)
- mesure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mesure (French)
7. measure
noun. ['ˈmɛʒɝ'] any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal.
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Etymology
- measure (English)
- mesure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mesure (French)
8. measure
noun. ['ˈmɛʒɝ'] how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify.
Etymology
- measure (English)
- mesure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mesure (French)
9. measure
noun. ['ˈmɛʒɝ'] a statute in draft before it becomes law.
Etymology
- measure (English)
- mesure (Middle English (1100-1500))
- mesure (French)