Definition of measure

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Measure (n.) The dimensions or capacity of anything, reckoned according to some standard; size or extent, determined and stated; estimated extent; as, to take one's measure for a coat..

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Pace :: Pace (v. t.) To measure by steps or paces; as, to pace a piece of ground..
Odometrical :: Odometrical (a.) Of or pertaining to the odometer, or to measurements made with it..
Eosaurus :: Eosaurus (n.) An extinct marine reptile from the coal measures of Nova Scotia; -- so named because supposed to be of the earliest known reptiles.
Milligramme :: Milligramme (n.) A measure of weight, in the metric system, being the thousandth part of a gram, equal to the weight of a cubic millimeter of water, or .01543 of a grain avoirdupois..
Syphilize :: Syphilization (n.) Inoculation with the syphilitic virus, especially when employed as a preventive measure, like vaccination..
Cambistry :: Cambistry (n.) The science of exchange, weight, measures, etc..
Assize :: Assize (n.) A statute or ordinance in general. Specifically: (1) A statute regulating the weight, measure, and proportions of ingredients and the price of articles sold in the market; as, the assize of bread and other provisions; (2) A statute fixing the standard of weights and measures..
Stichometry :: Stichometry (n.) Measurement of books by the number of lines which they contain.
Measurement :: Measurement (n.) The act or result of measuring; mensuration; as, measurement is required..
Tear :: Tear (v. t.) Hence, to divide by violent measures; to disrupt; to rend; as, a party or government torn by factions..
Distance :: Distance (n.) The space between two objects; the length of a line, especially the shortest line joining two points or things that are separate; measure of separation in place..
Met :: Met () imp. & p. p. of Mete, to measure..
Megerg :: Megerg (n.) One of the larger measures of work, amounting to one million ergs; -- called also megalerg..
Decimetre :: Decimetre (n.) A measure of length in the metric system; one tenth of a meter, equal to 3.937 inches..
Angular :: Angular (a.) Measured by an angle; as, angular distance..
Closure :: Closure (v. t.) A method of putting an end to debate and securing an immediate vote upon a measure before a legislative body. It is similar in effect to the previous question. It was first introduced into the British House of Commons in 1882. The French word cloture was originally applied to this proceeding.
Cubited :: Cubited (a.) Having the measure of a cubit.
Metre :: Metre (n.) Rhythmical arrangement of syllables or words into verses, stanzas, strophes, etc.; poetical measure, depending on number, quantity, and accent of syllables; rhythm; measure; verse; also, any specific rhythmical arrangements; as, the Horatian meters; a dactylic meter..
Yojan :: Yojan (n.) A measure of distance, varying from four to ten miles, but usually about five..
Squire :: Squire (n.) A square; a measure; a rule.
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