Definition of measure

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Measure (n.) A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and stated; hence, a rule by which anything is adjusted or judged..

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Spindle :: Spindle (n.) A yarn measure containing, in cotton yarn, 15,120 yards; in linen yarn, 14,400 yards..
Comb :: Comb (n.) A dry measure. See Coomb.
Result :: Result (v. i.) To come out, or have an issue; to terminate; to have consequences; -- followed by in; as, this measure will result in good or in evil..
Hyper- :: Hyper- () A prefix signifying over, above; as, hyperphysical, hyperthyrion; also, above measure, abnormally great, excessive; as, hyperaemia, hyperbola, hypercritical, hypersecretion..
Squire :: Squire (n.) A square; a measure; a rule.
Hypermetrical :: Hypermetrical (a.) Having a redundant syllable; exceeding the common measure.
Urn :: Urn (n.) A measure of capacity for liquids, containing about three gallons and a haft, wine measure. It was haft the amphora, and four times the congius..
Stand :: Stand (n.) To measure when erect on the feet.
Diameter :: Diameter (n.) The distance through the lower part of the shaft of a column, used as a standard measure for all parts of the order. See Module..
Repressive :: Repressive (a.) Having power, or tending, to repress; as, repressive acts or measures..
Thesis :: Thesis (n.) The accented part of the measure, expressed by the downward beat; -- the opposite of arsis..
Modius :: Modius (n.) A dry measure, containing about a peck..
Ozonometry :: Ozonometry (n.) The measurement or determination of the quantity of ozone.
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..
Repetition :: Repetition (n.) The measurement of an angle by successive observations with a repeating instrument.
Decimalism :: Decimalism (n.) The system of a decimal currency, decimal weights, measures, etc..
Noggin :: Noggin (n.) A measure equivalent to a gill.
Kilometre :: Kilometre (n.) A measure of length, being a thousand meters. It is equal to 3,280.8 feet, or 62137 of a mile..
Remonstrate :: Remonstrate (v. i.) To present and urge reasons in opposition to an act, measure, or any course of proceedings; to expostulate; as, to remonstrate with a person regarding his habits; to remonstrate against proposed taxation..
Tonometry :: Tonometry (n.) measurement of tension, esp. the tension of the eyeball..
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