measure (nom)
Sens 1 : a standard or system used in stating the size, quantity or degree of something. [source : D'après OAL]
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Sens 2 : the standard quantity of something. [source : D'après OAL]
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Sens 3 : an instrument such as a rod, tape or container marked with standard units,
used for testing lenght, volume, etc. [source : D'après OAL]
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Sens 4 : (usually plural) the action taken to achieve a purpose. [source : D'après OAL]