common measure

• Veralteter Begriff für ein standardmäßiges oder übliches Maß, eine Größe oder einen Grad, das bzw. der zum Vergleich oder zur Messung dient. In der Musik historisch auch für den üblichen Takt, insbesondere den 4/4-Takt.

An old term referring to a standard or usual amount, size, or degree used for comparison or measurement. Also historically used in music to denote common time (4/4 time signature).

1. Standard unit of measurementB2formal

   A widely accepted unit or standard used for measuring something.

   Allgemein anerkannte Maßeinheit

   • The meter is a common measure of length in most countries.
   • In cooking, a cup is a common measure for liquids.
   • The common measure for weight in the US is the pound.

2. Shared standard or criterionC1formal

   A standard or criterion that is used by multiple parties for comparison or evaluation.

   Gemeinsamer Maßstab

   • The two companies agreed on a common measure for quality control.
   • There is no common measure for success in different industries.
   • They used a common measure to evaluate the performance of all employees.