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Astrometry :: Astrometry (n.) The art of making measurements among the stars, or of determining their relative magnitudes..

Metrical :: Metrical (a.) Of or pertaining to measurement; as, the inch, foot, yard, etc., are metrical terms; esp., of or pertaining to the metric system..

Tenthmetre :: Tenthmetre (n.) A unit for the measurement of many small lengths, such that 1010 of these units make one meter; the ten millionth part of a millimeter..

Theodolite :: Theodolite (n.) An instrument used, especially in trigonometrical surveying, for the accurate measurement of horizontal angles, and also usually of vertical angles. It is variously constructed..

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..

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

Calorimetry :: Calorimetry (n.) Measurement of the quantities of heat in bodies.

Time :: Time (n.) Duration, considered independently of any system of measurement or any employment of terms which designate limited portions thereof..

Inch :: Inch (a.) Measurement an inch in any dimension, whether length, breadth, or thickness; -- used in composition; as, a two-inch cable; a four-inch plank..

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

Corded :: Corded (a.) Piled in a form for measurement by the cord.

Perimetry :: Perimetry (n.) The art of using the perimeter; measurement of the field of vision.

Countergage :: Countergage (n.) An adjustable gage, with double points for transferring measurements from one timber to another, as the breadth of a mortise to the place where the tenon is to be made..

Measure :: Measure (a.) The act of measuring; measurement.

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..

Sounding :: Sounding (n.) measurement by sounding; also, the depth so ascertained..

Eudiometer :: Eudiometer (n.) An instrument for the volumetric measurement of gases; -- so named because frequently used to determine the purity of the air.

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

Mechanical :: Mechanical (a.) Obtained by trial, by measurements, etc.; approximate; empirical. See the 2d Note under Geometric..

Ton :: Ton (n.) Forty cubic feet of space, being the unit of measurement of the burden, or carrying capacity, of a vessel; as a vessel of 300 tons burden..

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