Definition of measure

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Measure (n.) Regulated division of movemen.

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Manner :: Manner (n.) Certain degree or measure; as, it is in a manner done already..
Crotchet :: Crotchet (v. i.) To play music in measured time.
Fathom :: Fathom (v. t.) To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.
Parcel :: Parcel (n.) An indiscriminate or indefinite number, measure, or quantity; a collection; a group..
Care :: Care (n.) To be anxious or solicitous; to be concerned; to have regard or interest; -- sometimes followed by an objective of measure.
Admensuration :: Admensuration (n.) Same as Admeasurement.
Metric :: Metric (a.) Of or pertaining to the meter as a standard of measurement; of or pertaining to the decimal system of measurement of which a meter is the unit; as, the metric system; a metric measurement..
Eccentric :: Eccentric (n.) A circle not having the same center as another contained in some measure within the first.
Lap :: Lap (n.) That part of any substance or fixture which extends over, or lies upon, or by the side of, a part of another; as, the lap of a board; also, the measure of such extension over or upon another thing..
Indicated :: Indicated (a.) Shown; denoted; registered; measured.
Radian :: Radian (n.) An arc of a circle which is equal to the radius, or the angle measured by such an arc..
Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (n.) One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.
Vara :: Vara (n.) A Spanish measure of length equal to about one yard. The vara now in use equals 33.385 inches.
Tone :: Tone (n.) A whining style of speaking; a kind of mournful or artificial strain of voice; an affected speaking with a measured rhythm ahd a regular rise and fall of the voice; as, children often read with a tone..
Fungibles :: Fungibles (n. pl.) Movable goods which may be valued by weight or measure, in contradistinction from those which must be judged of individually..
Admeasure :: Admeasure (v. t.) Formerly, the adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common. This was by writ of admeasurement, directed to the sheriff..
Kilogramme :: Kilogramme (n.) A measure of weight, being a thousand grams, equal to 2.2046 pounds avoirdupois (15,432.34 grains). It is equal to the weight of a cubic decimeter of distilled water at the temperature of maximum density, or 39ยก Fahrenheit..
Provide :: Provide (v. i.) To procure supplies or means in advance; to take measures beforehand in view of an expected or a possible future need, especially a danger or an evil; -- followed by against or for; as, to provide against the inclemency of the weather; to provide for the education of a child..
Triangulate :: Triangulate (v. t.) To divide into triangles; specifically, to survey by means of a series of triangles properly laid down and measured..
Juger :: "Juger (n.) A Roman measure of land, measuring 28,800 square feet, or 240 feet in length by 120 in breadth..
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