Phrase · B2 · Neutral · evaluation and reporting
a measure of
uh MEZH-er uv Stress the first syllable of measure; zh is the sound in vision.
Something used to judge how much of a quality exists or how successful something is.
merilo; pokazatelj nečega
Use it
The number of trees that survive is a better measure of success than the number planted.
The indicator should reflect the outcome that matters.
Salary alone is a poor measure of someone’s contribution.
An available number is not always a reliable indicator.
Build the sentence
a measure of + quality · a useful/reliable/poor measure of + success or progress
Memory scene
Before calling something a success, choose the yardstick. Speed measures one thing; accuracy may measure another.
Watch out
This entry teaches the indicator sense. A measure of comfort can instead mean a degree or amount of comfort. Take measures means take action; it is another use of measure.
Nearby language
Emphasizes a sign that suggests a condition or trend.
Names a standard used to judge something rather than an observed indicator.
An important point reached in a process, not the yardstick used to evaluate it.
Make it yours
Grad se hvali brojem posađenih stabala. Smatrate da uspeh bolje pokazuje broj stabala koja opstanu.