Definition of measure

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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..

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Are :: Are (n.) The unit of superficial measure, being a square of which each side is ten meters in length; 100 square meters, or about 119.6 square yards..
Impolitic :: Impolitic (a.) Not politic; contrary to, or wanting in, policy; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet; inexpedient; as, an impolitic ruler, law, or measure..
Dipody :: Dipody (n.) Two metrical feet taken together, or included in one measure..
Burette :: Burette (n.) An apparatus for delivering measured quantities of liquid or for measuring the quantity of liquid or gas received or discharged. It consists essentially of a graduated glass tube, usually furnished with a small aperture and stopcock..
Gasometrical :: Gasometrical (a.) Of or pertaining to the measurement of gases; as, gasometric analysis..
Time :: Time (n.) Duration, considered independently of any system of measurement or any employment of terms which designate limited portions thereof..
Place :: Place (n.) Any portion of space regarded as measured off or distinct from all other space, or appropriated to some definite object or use; position; ground; site; spot; rarely, unbounded space..
Photometrician :: Photometrician (n.) One engaged in the scientific measurement of light.
Ulterior :: Ulterior (a.) Further; remoter; more distant; succeeding; as, ulterior demands or propositions; ulterior views; what ulterior measures will be adopted is uncertain..
Dynamometrical :: Dynamometrical (a.) Relating to a dynamometer, or to the measurement of force doing work; as, dynamometrical instruments..
Kilometre :: Kilometre (n.) A measure of length, being a thousand meters. It is equal to 3,280.8 feet, or 62137 of a mile..
Dish :: Dish (n.) A trough about 28 inches long, 4 deep, and 6 wide, in which ore is measured..
Actinometric :: Actinometric (a.) Pertaining to the measurement of the intensity of the solar rays, either (a) heating, or (b) actinic..
Immeasured :: Immeasured (a.) Immeasurable.
Firkin :: Firkin (n.) A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons..
Eudiometer :: Eudiometer (n.) An instrument for the volumetric measurement of gases; -- so named because frequently used to determine the purity of the air.
Indentation :: Indentation (n.) The measure of the distance; as, an indentation of one em, or of two ems..
Aristocratical :: Aristocratical (a.) Partaking of aristocracy; befitting aristocracy; characteristic of, or originating with, the aristocracy; as, an aristocratic measure; aristocratic pride or manners..
Overdelighted :: Overdelighted (a.) Delighted beyond measure.
Trimeter :: Trimeter (n.) A poetical division of verse, consisting of three measures..
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