Leeway and Measure

Leeway

Leeway noun - An allowable margin of freedom or variation.
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Synonyms for Leeway

Measure and leeway are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Measure" instead a noun "Leeway".

Measure

Measure noun - An action planned or taken to achieve a desired result.

Leeway and measure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Leeway" instead a noun "Measure".

How words are described

full full leeway full measure
certain certain leeway certain measure
great great leeway great measure
limited limited leeway limited measure
Other adjectives: further, extra.

Both words in one sentence

  • This one isn't quite a straight example, however; Data was in command of another starship at the time, and The Captain of a ship has a measure of leeway with orders from on high.
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