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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
For all the analysts who devote time to measuring earnings and calibrating valuations, the reality is that in this era of ‘quick to please’ monetary policy, liquidity matters a lot for asset prices.
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Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
This dining lounge then converts over into a proper double bed measuring 190 x 140 cm (75 x 55 in).
—New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
Encourage them to view social media as largely entertainment, rather than a measuring stick.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The first step needs to be measuring how much groundwater exists in each region of the state, with emphasis on those experiencing growth and those with significant agriculture.
—Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
Ultra Short First Flight To cut to the chase, the Ultra Short can operate from fields measuring 300 x 100 ft (91 x 30 m) and these don't even need the proper infrastructure.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 2 Oct. 2024
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In 2021, a complete gold mask weighing about 100 grams was unearthed at the site, according to China's Xinhua News Agency.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the value of music catalogs soars, artists like Eve are weighing the pros and cons of parting with their intellectual property, a decision that can have lasting impacts on their careers and legacies.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Congress hasn’t made much headway on a national framework for regulating generative AI.Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Again, the idea that nobody was regulating systemic risk prior to the creation of FSOC, in a holistic way or any other way, is undeniably false.Norbert Michel, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Suicidal ideation has already been added as a possible side effect in the product information for two drugs containing finasteride — Propecia and Proscar.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Only rarely would baked goods or other food items containing washed poppy seeds trigger positive drug tests, doctors who have studied the issue said.David Hilzenrath, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
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Thanks to this, organizations can create tailored solutions capable of maximizing their information and technological resources while keeping their data secure.Gregorio Alejandro Patiño Zabala, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Pairing the sleeping bag with a sleeping pad adds an extra layer of comfort and insulation, keeping you off the cold, uneven ground; check out the Moxils Ultralight Inflatable Sleeping Pad which is on sale for $25.Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Measuring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/measuring. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.
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