combined measure
nounUK /kəmˈbaɪnd ˈmɛʒə/
US /kəmˈbaɪnd ˈmɛʒər/
A combined measure is a way of measuring something that puts two or more things together.
The doctor used a combined measure of height and weight to check how much the child had grown.
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2. A single number or score made by adding or mixing several separate measurements.
The school's combined measure of test scores and attendance gave a fuller picture of each class.
3. A plan or action that uses more than one method at the same time.
Washing hands and wearing masks is a combined measure to stop germs from spreading.
4. A legal or official step taken together with another step.
The council introduced a combined measure of fines and extra bins to reduce litter.