"measuringly" meaning in All languages combined

See measuringly on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more measuringly [comparative], most measuringly [superlative]
Etymology: From measuring + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|measuring|ly}} measuring + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} measuringly (comparative more measuringly, superlative most measuringly)
  1. So as to measure or evaluate.
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