Measure and Move

Measure

Measure noun - An action planned or taken to achieve a desired result.
Usage example: such new security measures as metal detectors at all the entrances

Move is a synonym for measure in action topic. In some cases you can use "Move" instead a noun "Measure", when it comes to topics like preventive or institutive action.

Move

Move noun - An action planned or taken to achieve a desired result.
Usage example: retiring early was a smart move

Measure is a synonym for move in action topic. You can use "Measure" instead a noun "Move", if it concerns topics such as progress, initiative, ploy.

Nearby Words: moving, moved, movement, mover, movable

How words are described

good good measure good move
best best measure best move
particular particular measure particular move
common common measure common move
Other adjectives: certain, standard, offensive, effective, actual, real, great, deliberate, necessary, ultimate, new, possible, final, desperate, unexpected, extra, last, available, defensive.

Common collocations

amount measure amount move amount
number measure number move number
time measure time move time
speed measure speed move speed
Other words: planet, times, objects.
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