maatregel — meaning in English

English meaning

• measure verb To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.
• move verb To change position or location.

Senses

maatregel is used for these senses in English:

• measure (in plural) Actions designed to achieve some purpose; plans. [from 17th c.]
• move An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.

measure — full definition

1. verb To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.
2. noun A standard unit or amount used for comparison or quantity.
3. noun An action taken to achieve a particular goal, especially in an official or legal context.

move — full definition

1. verb To change position or location.
2. verb To relocate to a new home, job, or place of business.
3. verb To cause strong emotion in someone.
4. verb To formally propose something at a meeting.
5. noun An act of changing position, or a step taken toward a goal.

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