Definition of measure

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Measure (a.) A number which is contained in a given number a number of times without a remainder; as in the phrases, the common measure, the greatest common measure, etc., of two or more numbers..

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Yard :: Yard (v. i.) A measure of length, equaling three feet, or thirty-six inches, being the standard of English and American measure..
Measureless :: Measureless (a.) Without measure; unlimited; immeasurable.
Microvolt :: Microvolt (n.) A measure of electro-motive force; the millionth part of one volt.
Superficial :: Superficial (a.) Of or pertaining to the superficies, or surface; lying on the surface; shallow; not deep; as, a superficial color; a superficial covering; superficial measure or contents; superficial tillage..
Assert :: Assert (v. t.) To maintain or defend, as a cause or a claim, by words or measures; to vindicate a claim or title to; as, to assert our rights and liberties..
Metrology :: Metrology (n.) The science of, or a system of, weights and measures; also, a treatise on the subject..
Fungibles :: Fungibles (n. pl.) Movable goods which may be valued by weight or measure, in contradistinction from those which must be judged of individually..
Assize :: Assize (v.) To fix the weight, measure, or price of, by an ordinance or regulation of authority..
Corded :: Corded (a.) Piled in a form for measurement by the cord.
Doubtful :: Doubtful (a.) Not settled in opinion; undetermined; wavering; hesitating in belief; also used, metaphorically, of the body when its action is affected by such a state of mind; as, we are doubtful of a fact, or of the propriety of a measure..
Measure :: Measure (n.) To adjust by a rule or standard.
Firkin :: Firkin (n.) A varying measure of capacity, usually being the fourth part of a barrel; specifically, a measure equal to nine imperial gallons..
Volumetric :: Volumetric (a.) Of or pertaining to the measurement of volume.
Centare :: Centare (n.) A measure of area, the hundredth part of an are; one square meter, or about 1/ square yards..
Noggin :: Noggin (n.) A measure equivalent to a gill.
Hectare :: Hectare (n.) A measure of area, or superficies, containing a hundred ares, or 10,000 square meters, and equivalent to 2.471 acres..
Modiolar :: Modiolar (a.) Shaped like a bushel measure.
Inestimable :: Inestimable (a.) Incapable of being estimated or computed; especially, too valuable or excellent to be measured or fully appreciated; above all price; as, inestimable rights or privileges..
Fathom :: Fathom (v. t.) To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.
Mensural :: Mensural (a.) Of or pertaining to measure.
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