Measure

usgb/ˈmeʒər/
noun

A plan or action to achieve a specific aim.

They are taking measures to reduce traffic in the city center.
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Often appears as...

  • take measures
  • implement measures
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Policy Context

Used to describe formal steps by organizations or governments to address issues.

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The government introduced new measures to combat unemployment.
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Solution-Oriented

"Measure" often implies a planned response to a problem or challenge.

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Schools took preventive measures to improve safety.
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