linear measure

• Unidad o sistema de unidades utilizado para medir longitud o distancia, como pulgadas, pies, metros o kilómetros.

A unit or system of units used for measuring length or distance, such as inches, feet, meters, or kilometers.

1. Measurement of lengthB2formal

   A unit or system of measuring length or distance in a straight line.

   medida lineal

   • The meter is a standard linear measure in the metric system.
   • They used a ruler to take a linear measure of the table.
   • Linear measures like inches and feet are common in the US.