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commensurate Definition

com·men·su·rate (-s̸ho̵or it, -sər-)

adjective

  1. equal in measure or size; coextensive
  2. corresponding in extent or degree; proportionate
  3. commensurable (sense )

Etymology: LL commensuratus < com-, with + mensuratus, pp. of mensurare: see commensurable

commensurate Related Forms
com·men·su·rately adverb com·men′·su·ra·tion (--ās̸hən) noun
commensurate Synonyms

commensurate

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commensurate Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • seriousness: The work should be commensurate with the seriousness of the crime.
  • grade: A - The benefits are commensurate with each professional membership grade.
  • qualification: Salary commensurate with qualifications, leadership & interpersonal skills.
  • scale: A simple, rapid but reliable approach is necessary, commensurate with the scale of such systems.
  • experience: The job grade will be commensurate with relevant experience.
  • risk: Security has to be commensurate with the risk to the product.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • undertake: To undertake any other duties commensurate with the nature of the post, at the discretion of the Board of Trustees.
  • receive: You will receive a salary commensurate with your responsibilities.
  • offer: We offer a competitive salary wage commensurate to experience.
  • make: We haven't made the effort commensurate with the task yet.
  • provide: The challenge is to provide sufficient security commensurate with the risk.
  • have: Lately there has been growing recognition that the balance needs to be redressed to enable children to have status commensurate with their needs.

Modifies a noun

  • reduction: But as processing power has gone up with a commensurate reduction in chassis height, most now charge on power consumption as well.
  • increase: This rise in activity is expected to lead to a commensurate increase in sales in the second half of the year.
  • improvement: The new gearbox brings a commensurate improvement to the driving experience.
  • rise: Large increases in the budgets of the health service have not resulted in commensurate rises in standards.
  • benefit: These costs need to be justified by commensurate benefits.
  • responsibility: Rule 9, however, places commensurate responsibility on the proprietors.

Modifying Another Word

  • not: Any perceived improvements in these services are not commensurate with the input.
  • broadly: Work is broadly commensurate with the 80 hours effort specified for the assessment.