What is "commensurate" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does commensurate mean in English? Meaning of commensurate definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "commensurate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "commensurate": corresponding in size or degree or extent

Adjective

Meaning: corresponding in size or degree or extent

Example: pay should be commensurate with the time worked

Synonyms: commensurate

Antonyms: incommensurate

Similar: coextensive commensurable conterminous coterminous proportionate

Also see: equal

Pronunciation in US: /kəˈmenʃəɹət/

Pronunciation in UK: /kəˈmenʃəɹət/

Adjective: Of a proportionate or similar measurable standard. If it is essential in our interests to maintain a quasi-permanent position of power on the Asian mainland as against the Chinese then we must be prepared to continue to pay the present cost in Vietnam indefinitely and to meet any escalation on the other side with at least a commensurate escalation of commitment of our own. - Report to the President on Southeast Asia-Vietnam by Senator Mike Mansfield, December 18, 1962

Synonyms:

compatible, comparable, sufficient, consistent, proportionate, appropriate, due, equal, equivalent, fit, fitting, symmetrical, coextensive, in accord,

Antonyms:

incompatible, unsuitable, inadequate, inappropriate, incommensurate, unacceptable, unfitting,

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What is "commensurate" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "commensurate": corresponding in size or degree or extent

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