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Procrusteanize :: Procrusteanize (v. t.) To stretch or contract according to some rule or standard.

Self-cconsistent :: Self-cconsistent (a.) Consistent with one's self or with itself; not deviation from the ordinary standard by which the conduct is guided; logically consistent throughout; having each part consistent with the rest.

Cathetometer :: Cathetometer (n.) An instrument for the accurate measurement of small differences of height; esp. of the differences in the height of the upper surfaces of two columns of mercury or other fluid, or of the same column at different times. It consists of a telescopic leveling apparatus (d), which slides up or down a perpendicular metallic standard very finely graduated (bb). The telescope is raised or depressed in order to sight the objects or surfaces, and the differences in vertical height are th

Calorie :: Calorie (n.) The unit of heat according to the French standard; the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one kilogram (sometimes, one gram) of water one degree centigrade, or from 0¡ to 1¡. Compare the English standard unit, Foot pound..

Circumferentor :: Circumferentor (n.) A surveying instrument, for taking horizontal angles and bearings; a surveyor's compass. It consists of a compass whose needle plays over a circle graduated to 360¡, and of a horizontal brass bar at the ends of which are standards with narrow slits for sighting, supported on a tripod by a ball and socket joint..

Ideal :: Ideal (a.) Reaching an imaginary standard of excellence; fit for a model; faultless; as, ideal beauty..

Calibrate :: Calibrate (v. i.) To ascertain the caliber of, as of a thermometer tube; also, more generally, to determine or rectify the graduation of, as of the various standards or graduated instruments..

"""broad Gauge " :: Broad gauge () A wider distance between the rails than the standard gauge of four feet eight inches and a half. See Gauge..

Unit :: Unit (n.) Any determinate amount or quantity (as of length, time, heat, value) adopted as a standard of measurement for other amounts or quantities of the same kind..

Correct :: Correct (a.) Set right, or made straight; hence, conformable to truth, rectitude, or propriety, or to a just standard; not faulty or imperfect; free from error; as, correct behavior; correct views..

Gauge :: Gauge (n.) A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard..

Normal :: Normal (a.) According to an established norm, rule, or principle; conformed to a type, standard, or regular form; performing the proper functions; not abnormal; regular; natural; analogical..

Sterling :: Sterling (n.) Any English coin of standard value; coined money.

Atmo :: Atmo (n.) The standard atmospheric pressure used in certain physical measurements calculations; conventionally, that pressure under which the barometer stands at 760 millimeters, at a temperature of 0¡ Centigrade, at the level of the sea, and in the latitude of Paris..

Close :: Close (v. t.) Adhering strictly to a standard or original; exact; strict; as, a close translation..

Reprobate :: Reprobate (a.) Not enduring proof or trial; not of standard purity or fineness; disallowed; rejected.

Beaker :: Beaker (n.) A large drinking cup, with a wide mouth, supported on a foot or standard..

Plethora :: Plethora (n.) Overfullness; especially, excessive fullness of the blood vessels; repletion; that state of the blood vessels or of the system when the blood exceeds a healthy standard in quantity; hyperaemia; -- opposed to anaemia..

Ideal :: Ideal (n.) A mental conception regarded as a standard of perfection; a model of excellence, beauty, etc..

Countermark :: Countermark (n.) A mark or token added to those already existing, in order to afford security or proof; as, an additional or special mark put upon a package of goods belonging to several persons, that it may not be opened except in the presence of all; a mark added to that of an artificer of gold or silver work by the Goldsmiths' Company of London, to attest the standard quality of the gold or silver; a mark added to an ancient coin or medal, to show either its change of value or that it was tak

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