special measures in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

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I.measure [Am ˈmɛʒər, Brit ˈmɛʒə] N

1.3. measure C or U (amount):

measure
cantidad f
mix equal measures of flour and sugar
mezclar harina y azúcar en cantidades iguales
I wasn't given full measure
no me dieron lo que (me) merecía
with a (certain) measure of success
con cierto éxito
they were granted a considerable measure of autonomy
se les concedió un grado considerable de autonomía
in some measure form
en cierta medida
in large or great or no small measure form
en gran medida
in large or great or no small measure form
en gran parte
for good measure take two for good measure
lleva dos por si acaso or para que no vaya a faltar
she threw in an extra one for good measure
me dio una de regalo
she threw in an extra one for good measure
me dio una de ñapa LatAm
she threw in an extra one for good measure
me dio una de yapa CSur Peru

II.measure [Am ˈmɛʒər, Brit ˈmɛʒə] VB trans

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III.measure [Am ˈmɛʒər, Brit ˈmɛʒə] VB intr

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I.special [Am ˈspɛʃəl, Brit ˈspɛʃ(ə)l] ADJ

II.special [Am ˈspɛʃəl, Brit ˈspɛʃ(ə)l] N

special measures in the PONS Dictionary

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I.measure [ˈmeʒ·ər] VB trans

II.measure [ˈmeʒ·ər] VB intr

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From the 1970s it developed a reputation for poor performance and examination results and in 1998 it was put under special measures.
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The topsoil of the entire excavated site has been collected and stored separately and special measures have been taken for soil stabilisation, such as- stockpiling, mulching, and so on.
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For example, special measures may be required in barns used for milking dairy cattle.
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Since the station was located next to a railroad track, the construction required special measures to prevent outside noises being heard on the air.
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Plugs may include special measures to contain an arc generated during disconnection.
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Ofsted are to return once a month until they come out of special measures.
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It is regularly consulted when developing and implementing special measures for the protection and rehabilitation of such species.
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