Definition of measure

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Measure (n.) To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; -- often with out or off.

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Surveyor :: Surveyor (n.) One who surveys or measures land; one who practices the art of surveying.
Shrinkage :: Shrinkage (n.) The act of shrinking; a contraction into less bulk or measurement.
Volumetric :: Volumetric (a.) Of or pertaining to the measurement of volume.
Hemina :: Hemina (n.) A measure of half a sextary.
Centilitre :: Centilitre (n.) The hundredth part of a liter; a measure of volume or capacity equal to a little more than six tenths (0.6102) of a cubic inch, or one third (0.338) of a fluid ounce..
Inexpediency :: Inexpediency (n.) The quality or state of being inexpedient; want of fitness; unsuitableness to the end or object; impropriety; as, the inexpedience of some measures..
Congiary :: Congiary (n.) A present, as of corn, wine, or oil, made by a Roman emperor to the soldiers or the people; -- so called because measured to each in a congius..
Core :: Core (n.) A Hebrew dry measure; a cor or homer.
Pedometrical :: Pedometrical (a.) Pertaining to, or measured by, a pedometer..
Coss :: Coss (n.) A Hindoo measure of distance, varying from one and a half to two English miles..
Manner :: Manner (n.) Certain degree or measure; as, it is in a manner done already..
Surveyal :: Survey (n.) The operation of finding the contour, dimensions, position, or other particulars of, as any part of the earth's surface, whether land or water; also, a measured plan and description of any portion of country, or of a road or line through it..
Myriametre :: Myriametre (n.) A metric measure of length, containing ten thousand meters. It is equal to 6.2137 miles..
Chaconne :: Chaconne (n.) An old Spanish dance in moderate three-four measure, like the Passacaglia, which is slower. Both are used by classical composers as themes for variations..
Kilderkin :: Kilderkin (n.) A small barrel; an old liquid measure containing eighteen English beer gallons, or nearly twenty-two gallons, United States measure..
Esthesiometer :: Esthesiometer (n.) An instrument to measure the degree of sensation, by determining at how short a distance two impressions upon the skin can be distinguished, and thus to determine whether the condition of tactile sensibility is normal or altered..
Rod :: Rod (n.) A measure of length containing sixteen and a half feet; -- called also perch, and pole..
Station :: Station (n.) A place calculated for the rendezvous of troops, or for the distribution of them; also, a spot well adapted for offensive measures. Wilhelm (Mil. Dict.)..
Factious :: Factious (a.) Given to faction; addicted to form parties and raise dissensions, in opposition to government or the common good; turbulent; seditious; prone to clamor against public measures or men; -- said of persons..
Alla Breve :: Alla breve () With one breve, or four minims, to measure, and sung faster like four crotchets; in quick common time; -- indicated in the time signature by /..
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