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

Measurement :: Measurement (n.) The extent, size, capacity, amount. or quantity ascertained by measuring; as, its measurement is five acres..

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..

Cor :: Cor (n.) A Hebrew measure of capacity; a homer.

Altitudinal :: Altitudinal (a.) Of or pertaining to height; as, altitudinal measurements..

Surveyor :: Surveyor (n.) One who surveys or measures land; one who practices the art of surveying.

Crane :: Crane (n.) A measure for fresh herrings, -- as many as will fill a barrel..

Muchkin :: Muchkin (n.) A liquid measure equal to four gills, or an imperial pint..

Admensuration :: Admensuration (n.) Same as Admeasurement.

Ecstatic :: Ecstatic (n.) Delightful beyond measure; rapturous; ravishing; as, ecstatic bliss or joy..

Mismeasure :: Mismeasure (v. t.) To measure or estimate incorrectly.

Hemina :: Hemina (n.) A measure equal to about ten fluid ounces.

Lay :: Lay (v. t.) A measure of yarn; a lea. See 1st Lea (a).

Measure :: 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..

Actinometry :: Actinometry (n.) The measurement of the force of solar radiation.

Rate :: Rate (n.) Established portion or measure; fixed allowance.

Metric :: Metric (a.) Relating to measurement; involving, or proceeding by, measurement..

Assize :: Assize (n.) Anything fixed or reduced to a certainty in point of time, number, quantity, quality, weight, measure, etc.; as, rent of assize..

Pad :: Pad (n.) A measure for fish; as, sixty mackerel go to a pad; a basket of soles..

Almude :: Almude (n.) A measure for liquids in several countries. In Portugal the Lisbon almude is about 4.4, and the Oporto almude about 6.6, gallons U. S. measure. In Turkey the almud is about 1.4 gallons..

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