measure的意思與用途

(from Longman Online Dictionary)

measure [countable]

1 action: an action, especially an official one, that is intended to deal with a particular problem [= step]:

Measures are being taken to reduce crime in the city.

drastic/tough/extreme etc measures

drastic measures to reduce traffic problems

New safety measures were being demanded after last night's horrific train crash.

The new bridge was erected as a temporary measure to replace the one which was destroyed by floods.

precautionary/preventative measure (=something done to stop something bad from happening)

He was kept in hospital overnight as a precautionary measure.

2 sign/proof: be a measure of something: be a sign of the importance, strength etc of something, or a way of testing or judging something:

The flowers and tears at the funeral were a measure of the people's love for her.

Exam results are not necessarily a true measure of a student's abilities.

3 amount: a measure of something: an amount of something good or something that you want, for example success or freedom:

The new law gives local governments a significant measure of control over their own finances.

I met a number of sportsmen who had achieved a measure of success (=some success).

4 unit of measurement:

a) an amount or unit in a measuring system:

a table of weights and measures

b) a standard amount of an alcoholic drink

5 thing used for measuring: something used for measuring, for example a piece of wood or a container

1. Journal Meeting文章中 "provide training on how do become independent through technical aids and orthotics, positioning, transfers, and even rehabilitation measures to be performed by the patient or the

patient’s family and friends"，"measure"是指「行動」（第1個意思）

2. 我們領域常用的"measure"，是指「評估工具」（第5個意思）