linear measure
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- noun
- /ˈlɪniər ˈmɛʒər/
- Examples of measurements that are linear measures are 15 centimeters, 5 miles, 4 feet, and 10 meters.
- linear measure of the distance
Examples
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Perimeter is the linear measure of the distance around the sides of a polygon.
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A linear measure is one that determines the length of straight lines.
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This distance is a linear measure.
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The height of a student is another example of a linear measure.
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First, perimeter is a linear measure.
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First, the distance along the outer edges is a linear measure because the sides of the figure are straight lines (which can be measured in centimeters).
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A meter is a common linear measure used in many countries around the world.
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To calculate the area of a rectangle, you need to know two linear measures: its length and width.
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In construction, builders often rely on linear measures like feet and inches to ensure accuracy.
Synonyms
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1.0
A unit of length equal to one hundred centimeters
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A fixed amount used to measure or count things
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A small measurement of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
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A unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter, used to measure small distances
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A unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
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An old measure of distance that is about three miles
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A unit for measuring thickness equal to one thousandth of an inch
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A fixed amount used as a standard to measure length, weight, or volume
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A unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter
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A system of measurement using meters, liters, and kilograms
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A standard amount used to measure things like length or weight
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A traditional Chinese unit of distance equal to about half a kilometre
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A unit of measurement used in the metric system, like a meter or kilogram
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An agreed unit used to measure and compare things
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A small distance equal to the width of a finger, often used to show a very small amount
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An old measure for cloth equal to about 45 inches
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A unit of length equal to one trillionth of a meter used to measure atoms
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An ancient Roman unit of distance equal to about 1,480 meters
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A way to measure length, like a meter or inch
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A small unit for measuring round things like buttons or watch cases, equal to one fortieth of an inch
An old measure of distance used by the Romans equal to about 1,480 meters
A unit of distance used in sea navigation, like a nautical mile
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a unit used for measuring length or distance' is directly derivable from combining 'linear' (relating to a line/one-dimensional) with 'measure' (a quantity or unit determined by measurement). This adjective+noun composition follows a transparent, cross-linguistic pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the intended sense.
Etymology
Linear measure comes from a simple image of measuring along a straight line. The word linear means 'in a straight line' and measure is the unit you use, so the phrase means a unit for 'length' or 'distance'.