Definition

To measure something again, often to check for accuracy or to update the measurement.

Example

After the first measurement was found to be incorrect, we had to remeasure the length of the table.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I need to remeasure the table to see if it fits in the new space.

Good idea! Sometimes the initial measurements can be off.

Exactly! I want to avoid any surprises when I move it.

Yeah, better safe than sorry. Let me know how it goes!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Remeasure → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "measure" (from Latin "metiri", meaning to measure). The word "remeasure" means to measure something again.

Memory Tip

Think of measuring something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'measure' comes from the Latin word for measuring.

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