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superficial
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adjective
concerned with or comprehending only what is apparent or obvious; not deep or penetrating emotionally or intellectually
superficial similarities
a superficial mind
his thinking was superficial and fuzzy
superficial knowledge
the superficial report didn't give the true picture
only superficial differences
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adjective
(= trivial)
of little substance or significance
a few superficial editorial changes
only trivial objections
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adjective
of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
superficial measurements
the superficial area of the wall
a superficial wound
measure
Verb
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If you measure something, you calculate its size, mass, temperature, etc. using units like centimetres, kilograms, degrees, etc.
Before clocks, time was measured by the movement of the moon and the sun.
Ireland's smallest church measures 3.6 cm by 1.8 m.
measure
Noun
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A measure is something that you do, usually to solve a problem.
The police are taking all necessary measures to guarantee the safety of people.
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A measure of something is a way to judge or assess it.
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A measure of something is an amount of it.