commensurate

[Com*men·su*rate]

Equal in measure or extent; proportionate.

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To reduce to a common measure.

Adjective
corresponding in size or degree or extent; "pay should be commensurate with the time worked"


v. t.
To reduce to a common measure.

v. t.
To proportionate; to adjust.

a.
Having a common measure; commensurable; reducible to a common measure; as, commensurate quantities.

a.
Equal in measure or extent; proportionate.


Commensurate

Com*men"su*rate , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Commensurated; p. pr. & vb. n. Commensurating.] [Pref. com- + mensurate.] 1. To reduce to a common measure. Sir T. Browne. 2. To proportionate; to adjust. T. Puller

Commensurate

Com*men"su*rate , a. 1. Having a common measure; commensurable; reducible to a common measure; as, commensurate quantities. 2. Equal in measure or extent; proportionate.
Those who are persuaded that they shall continue forever, can not choose but aspire after a hapiness commensurate to their duration.

To reduce to a common measure.

Having a common measure; commensurable; reducible to a common measure; as, commensurate quantities.

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Usage Examples

The overall strength of Chinese culture and its international influence is not commensurate with China's international status. The international culture of the West is strong while we are weak.

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Other Usage Examples

Technologists provide tools that can improve people's lives. But I want to be clear that I don't think technology by itself improves people's lives, since often I'm criticized for being too pro-technology. Unless there's commensurate ethical and moral improvements to go along with it, it's for naught.

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