The Clue
Like some steps (8 letter answer)
The Answer
MEASURED
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Notes
The answer MEASURED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
MEASURE as a verb:
1. (measure, mensurate, measure out) = determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall"
2. (quantify, measure) = express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?"
3. have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"
4. (measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value) = place a value on; judge the worth of something; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"
MEASURED as an adjective:
1. determined by measurement; "the measured distance was less than a mile"
2. (measured, metrical, metric) = the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
3. (calculated, deliberate, measured) = carefully thought out in advance; "a calculated insult"; "with measured irony"
4. (careful, deliberate, measured) = with care and dignity; "walking at the same measured pace"; "with all deliberate speed"