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Learn “Commensurate”

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Commensurate

adjective/kuh-MEN-suh-rit/

Meaning

Matching in size or amount; in fair proportion to something.

In context

His punishment was commensurate with how serious the rule-break was.

Remember it

'Commensurate' hides 'measure' — two things measured to match.

Use it well

Usually 'commensurate with'; use when two amounts fairly match.