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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
By measuring the distribution of carbon and nitrogen isotopes in the child’s tissues, the study authors then compared the profile to other animals that roamed during that time.
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Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Involve the kids in measuring, mixing, cleaning up, and of course, tasting some of the dough!
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
By measuring the intensity of these Raman signals at specific wavelengths, lidar can provide information about the oil content in the water.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The research team then worked on picking up electrical signals from the muscle, measuring the strength of those signals, and using them to guide the movement of a prosthetic leg.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
However, the key to unlocking this value is in strategically integrating AI across the organization, continuously measuring its impact, and aligning it with core business objectives.
—Dean Debiase, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The airport is larger than the California city of San Francisco, measuring 53 square miles, according to Fly Denver, while San Francisco is less than 50 square miles, according to Visit California.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
The framework revealed that measuring quark mixing has been challenging due to the various forces that take part in the decay process.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
From classical Greece to the Renaissance, artists have shown a longstanding interest in measuring the human body to determine ideal proportions in sculpture and painting.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Involve the kids in measuring, mixing, cleaning up, and of course, tasting some of the dough!
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
By measuring the intensity of these Raman signals at specific wavelengths, lidar can provide information about the oil content in the water.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
The research team then worked on picking up electrical signals from the muscle, measuring the strength of those signals, and using them to guide the movement of a prosthetic leg.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
However, the key to unlocking this value is in strategically integrating AI across the organization, continuously measuring its impact, and aligning it with core business objectives.
—Dean Debiase, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The airport is larger than the California city of San Francisco, measuring 53 square miles, according to Fly Denver, while San Francisco is less than 50 square miles, according to Visit California.
—Ashley J. Dimella Fox News, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
The framework revealed that measuring quark mixing has been challenging due to the various forces that take part in the decay process.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
From classical Greece to the Renaissance, artists have shown a longstanding interest in measuring the human body to determine ideal proportions in sculpture and painting.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for measuring
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The companies say they are disappointed and disagree with the decision and are currently weighing their options going forward.Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Teams weighing the value of an exemplary playoff track record and leadership qualities also had to reconcile his age and injury history.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This pathway is involved in regulating cellular processes related to growth, metabolism, and aging.Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 10 Dec. 2024
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The pistol was loaded with a Glock magazine containing six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
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Owners can do a number of things to relieve this type of anxiety in dogs, such as leaving a long-lasting chew toy with them when leaving and keeping the radio on to muffle outside noises.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Customers have trusted banks with custody of their assets for centuries, believing a bank vault is safer than keeping wealth under the mattress.Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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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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“Measuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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