Associations to the word «Commensurate»

Wiktionary

COMMENSURATE, adjective. Of a proportionate or similar measurable standard.
COMMENSURATE, verb. To reduce to a common measure.
COMMENSURATE, verb. To proportionate; to adjust.

Dictionary definition

COMMENSURATE, adjective. Corresponding in size or degree or extent; "pay should be commensurate with the time worked".

Wise words

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