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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Revolution :: Revolution (n.) The space measured by the regular return of a revolving body; the period made by the regular recurrence of a measure of time, or by a succession of similar events..
Commeasurable :: Commeasurable (a.) Having the same measure; commensurate; proportional.
Cocket :: Cocket (n.) A measure for bread.
Accent :: Accent (n.) A special emphasis of a tone, even in the weaker part of the measure..
Diurnal :: Diurnal (a.) Daily; recurring every day; performed in a day; going through its changes in a day; constituting the measure of a day; as, a diurnal fever; a diurnal task; diurnal aberration, or diurnal parallax; the diurnal revolution of the earth..
Bushel :: Bushel (n.) A vessel of the capacity of a bushel, used in measuring; a bushel measure..
Preparatory :: Preparatory (a.) Preparing the way for anything by previous measures of adaptation; antecedent and adapted to what follows; introductory; preparative; as, a preparatory school; a preparatory condition..
Arshine :: Arshine (n.) A Russian measure of length = 2 ft. 4.246 inches.
Initiative :: Initiative (n.) The right or power to introduce a new measure or course of action, as in legislation; as, the initiative in respect to revenue bills is in the House of Representatives..
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..
Deca- :: Deca- () A prefix, from Gr. de`ka, signifying ten; specifically (Metric System), a prefix signifying the weight or measure that is ten times the principal unit..
Ultraist :: Ultraist (n.) One who pushes a principle or measure to extremes; an extremist; a radical; an ultra.
Sound :: Sound (v. t.) To measure the depth of; to fathom; especially, to ascertain the depth of by means of a line and plummet..
Hour :: Hour (n.) A measure of distance traveled.
Heer :: Heer (n.) A yarn measure of six hundred yards or / of a spindle. See Spindle.
Skinch :: Skinch (v. t. & i.) To give scant measure; to squeeze or pinch in order to effect a saving.
Commensurately :: Commensurately (adv.) With equal measure or extent.
Rheometry :: Rheometry (n.) The measurement of the force or intensity of currents.
Symmetrical :: Symmetrical (a.) Having a common measure; commensurable.
Bar :: Bar (n.) A vertical line across the staff. Bars divide the staff into spaces which represent measures, and are themselves called measures..
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