Definition of measure

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Measure (n.) A regulated movement corresponding to the time in which the accompanying music is performed; but, especially, a slow and stately dance, like the minuet..

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Above :: Above (prep.) Figuratively, higher than; superior to in any respect; surpassing; beyond; higher in measure or degree than; as, things above comprehension; above mean actions; conduct above reproach..
Penitentiary :: Penitentiary (n.) One who prescribes the rules and measures of penance.
Finger :: Finger (n.) The breadth of a finger, or the fourth part of the hand; a measure of nearly an inch; also, the length of finger, a measure in domestic use in the United States, of about four and a half inches or one eighth of a yard..
Myriare :: Myriare (n.) A measure of surface in the metric system containing ten thousand ares, or one million square meters. It is equal to about 247.1 acres..
Measure :: Measure (a.) The act of measuring; measurement.
Faux Pas :: faux pas () A false step; a mistake or wrong measure.
Modular :: Modular (a.) Of or pertaining to mode, modulation, module, or modius; as, modular arrangement; modular accent; modular measure..
Tear :: Tear (v. t.) Hence, to divide by violent measures; to disrupt; to rend; as, a party or government torn by factions..
Cess :: Cess (n.) Bound; measure.
Accent :: Accent (n.) A special emphasis of a tone, even in the weaker part of the measure..
Actinometric :: Actinometric (a.) Pertaining to the measurement of the intensity of the solar rays, either (a) heating, or (b) actinic..
Overmeasure :: Overmeasure (v. t.) To measure or estimate too largely.
C :: C () C after the clef is the mark of common time, in which each measure is a semibreve (four fourths or crotchets); for alla breve time it is written /..
Odometrous :: Odometrous (a.) Serving to measure distance on a road.
Projet :: Projet (n.) A plan proposed; a draft of a proposed measure; a project.
Micron :: Micron (n.) A measure of length; the thousandth part of one millimeter; the millionth part of a meter.
Sound :: Sound (v. t.) To measure the depth of; to fathom; especially, to ascertain the depth of by means of a line and plummet..
Stride :: Stride (v. t.) To walk with long steps, especially in a measured or pompous manner..
Level :: Level (n.) A measurement of the difference of altitude of two points, by means of a level; as, to take a level..
Dance :: Dance (v. i.) The leaping, tripping, or measured stepping of one who dances; an amusement, in which the movements of the persons are regulated by art, in figures and in accord with music..
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