Definition of measure

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Measure (n.) An instrument by means of which size or quantity is measured, as a graduated line, rod, vessel, or the like..

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Litre :: Litre (n.) A measure of capacity in the metric system, being a cubic decimeter, equal to 61.022 cubic inches, or 2.113 American pints, or 1.76 English pints..
Cambistry :: Cambistry (n.) The science of exchange, weight, measures, etc..
Number :: Number (n.) That which is regulated by count; poetic measure, as divisions of time or number of syllables; hence, poetry, verse; -- chiefly used in the plural..
Subcarboniferous :: Subcarboniferous (a.) Of or pertaining to the lowest division of the Carboniferous formations underlying the proper coal measures. It was a marine formation characterized in general by beds of limestone.
Heer :: Heer (n.) A yarn measure of six hundred yards or / of a spindle. See Spindle.
Raip :: Raip (n.) A rope; also, a measure equal to a rod..
Baric :: Baric (a.) Of or pertaining to weight, esp. to the weight or pressure of the atmosphere as measured by the barometer..
Rase :: Rase (n.) A way of measuring in which the commodity measured was made even with the top of the measuring vessel by rasing, or striking off, all that was above it..
Dissuasive :: Dissuasive (a.) Tending to dissuade or divert from a measure or purpose; dehortatory; as, dissuasive advice..
Found :: Found (v. i.) To take the ffirst steps or measures in erecting or building up; to furnish the materials for beginning; to begin to raise; to originate; as, to found a college; to found a family..
Bathymetrical :: Bathymetrical (a.) Pertaining to bathymetry; relating to the measurement of depths, especially of depths in the sea..
Pace :: Pace (v. i.) To go; to walk; specifically, to move with regular or measured steps..
Step :: Step (v. i.) Proceeding; measure; action; an act.
Stadtholder :: Stadium (n.) A kind of telemeter for measuring the distance of an object of known dimensions, by observing the angle it subtends; especially (Surveying), a graduated rod used to measure the distance of the place where it stands from an instrument having a telescope, by observing the number of the graduations of the rod that are seen between certain parallel wires (stadia wires) in the field of view of the telescope; -- also called stadia, and stadia rod..
Rash :: Rash (superl.) Esp., overhasty in counsel or action; precipitate; resolving or entering on a project or measure without due deliberation and caution; opposed to prudent; said of persons; as, a rash statesman or commander..
Fitness :: Fitness (n.) The state or quality of being fit; as, the fitness of measures or laws; a person's fitness for office..
Juger :: "Juger (n.) A Roman measure of land, measuring 28,800 square feet, or 240 feet in length by 120 in breadth..
Rhythm :: Rhythm (n.) Movement in musical time, with periodical recurrence of accent; the measured beat or pulse which marks the character and expression of the music; symmetry of movement and accent..
Depthless :: Depthless (a.) Of measureless depth; unfathomable.
Vibrate :: Vibrate (v. t.) To mark or measure by moving to and fro; as, a pendulum vibrating seconds..
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