Definition of measure

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Measure (a.) The manner of ordering and combining the quantities, or long and short syllables; meter; rhythm; hence, a foot; as, a poem in iambic measure..

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Standard :: Standard (n.) That which is established by authority as a rule for the measure of quantity, extent, value, or quality; esp., the original specimen weight or measure sanctioned by government, as the standard pound, gallon, or yard..
Palm :: Palm (n.) A lineal measure equal either to the breadth of the hand or to its length from the wrist to the ends of the fingers; a hand; -- used in measuring a horse's height.
Labor :: Labor (n.) A measure of land in Mexico and Texas, equivalent to an area of 177/ acres..
Strickle :: Strickle (n.) An instrument to strike grain to a level with the measure; a strike.
Hour :: Hour (n.) A measure of distance traveled.
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..
Altitudinal :: Altitudinal (a.) Of or pertaining to height; as, altitudinal measurements..
Mean :: Mean (n.) That which is mean, or intermediate, between two extremes of place, time, or number; the middle point or place; middle rate or degree; mediocrity; medium; absence of extremes or excess; moderation; measure..
Gauge :: Gauge (v. t.) To measure the capacity, character, or ability of; to estimate; to judge of..
Perimetry :: Perimetry (n.) The art of using the perimeter; measurement of the field of vision.
Enrapture :: Enrapture (v. t.) To transport with pleasure; to delight beyond measure; to enravish.
Ecstatic :: Ecstatic (n.) Delightful beyond measure; rapturous; ravishing; as, ecstatic bliss or joy..
Measure :: Measure (n.) To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity of, by a certain rule or standard; to take the dimensions of; hence, to estimate; to judge of; to value; to appraise..
Myriare :: Myriare (n.) A measure of surface in the metric system containing ten thousand ares, or one million square meters. It is equal to about 247.1 acres..
Exceed :: Exceed (v. i.) To go too far; to pass the proper bounds or measure.
Measuring :: Measuring (a.) Used in, or adapted for, ascertaining measurements, or dividing by measure..
Hypercritic :: Hypercritic (n.) One who is critical beyond measure or reason; a carping critic; a captious censor.
Inestimable :: Inestimable (a.) Incapable of being estimated or computed; especially, too valuable or excellent to be measured or fully appreciated; above all price; as, inestimable rights or privileges..
Tear :: Tear (v. t.) Hence, to divide by violent measures; to disrupt; to rend; as, a party or government torn by factions..
Rough :: Rough (n.) Marked by severity or violence; harsh; hard; as, rough measures or actions..
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