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measuringly en · ADV

Etymology

From measuring + -ly.

Meanings

1. So as to measure or evaluate.
   • He tossed the chunk of soft wood in his hand measuringly, then, humming something utterly tuneless to my ears, set to work. 2008, Allan Cole, Chris Bunch, The Warrior's Tale:
   • She was still watching him measuringly. 2008 February 3, Benjamin Black, “The Lemur”, in New York Times:

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