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Definition of measure

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Measure (a.) A step or definite part of a progressive course or policy; a means to an end; an act designed for the accomplishment of an object; as, political measures; prudent measures; an inefficient measure..

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Point :: Point (n.) A standard unit of measure for the size of type bodies, being one twelfth of the thickness of pica type. See Point system of type, under Type..

Foot :: Foot (n.) A measure of length equivalent to twelve inches; one third of a yard. See Yard.

Chronometrical :: Chronometrical (a.) Pertaining to a chronometer; measured by a chronometer.

Bushel :: Bushel (n.) A quantity that fills a bushel measure; as, a heap containing ten bushels of apples..

Meter :: Meter (n.) One who, or that which, metes or measures. See Coal-meter..

Hoop :: Hoop (n.) An old measure of capacity, variously estimated at from one to four pecks..

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

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

Kilostere :: Kilostere (n.) A cubic measure containing 1000 cubic meters, and equivalent to 35,315 cubic feet..

Revolution :: Revolution (n.) The space measured by the regular return of a revolving body; the period made by the regular recurrence of a measure of time, or by a succession of similar events..

Cubit :: Cubit (n.) A measure of length, being the distance from the elbow to the extremity of the middle finger..

Pentapody :: Pentapody (n.) A measure or series consisting of five feet.

Vara :: Vara (n.) A Spanish measure of length equal to about one yard. The vara now in use equals 33.385 inches.

Endosmometric :: Endosmometric (a.) Pertaining to, or designed for, the measurement of endosmotic action..

Measure :: Measure (v. i.) To make a measurement or measurements.

Hin :: Hin (n.) A Hebrew measure of liquids, containing three quarts, one pint, one gill, English measure..

Extent :: Extent (n.) Degree; measure; proportion.

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..

Impolitic :: Impolitic (a.) Not politic; contrary to, or wanting in, policy; unwise; imprudent; indiscreet; inexpedient; as, an impolitic ruler, law, or measure..

Scale :: Scale (n.) Hence, anything graduated, especially when employed as a measure or rule, or marked by lines at regular intervals..