Definition of measure

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Measure (a.) Beds or strata; as, coal measures; lead measures..

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Part :: Part (adv.) Partly; in a measure.
Comparator :: Comparator (n.) An instrument or machine for comparing anything to be measured with a standard measure; -- applied especially to a machine for comparing standards of length.
Measure :: 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..
Circuit :: Circuit (n.) The circumference of, or distance round, any space; the measure of a line round an area..
Cess :: Cess (n.) Bound; measure.
Authority :: Authority (n.) That which, or one who, is claimed or appealed to in support of opinions, actions, measures, etc..
Commensurate :: Commensurate (v. t.) To reduce to a common measure.
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A drinking measure holding half a pint; also, one holding a quarter of a pint..
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..
Weigh :: Weigh (n.) A certain quantity estimated by weight; an English measure of weight. See Wey.
Bath :: Bath (n.) A Hebrew measure containing the tenth of a homer, or five gallons and three pints, as a measure for liquids; and two pecks and five quarts, as a dry measure..
Place :: Place (n.) Any portion of space regarded as measured off or distinct from all other space, or appropriated to some definite object or use; position; ground; site; spot; rarely, unbounded space..
Full :: Full (n.) Complete measure; utmost extent; the highest state or degree.
Tear :: Tear (v. t.) Hence, to divide by violent measures; to disrupt; to rend; as, a party or government torn by factions..
Tetrapody :: Tetrapody (n.) A set of four feet; a measure or distance of four feet.
Ultraist :: Ultraist (n.) One who pushes a principle or measure to extremes; an extremist; a radical; an ultra.
Minuet :: Minuet (n.) A tune or air to regulate the movements of the dance so called; a movement in suites, sonatas, symphonies, etc., having the dance form, and commonly in 3-4, sometimes 3-8, measure..
Massage :: Massage (n.) A rubbing or kneading of the body, especially when performed as a hygienic or remedial measure..
Tonometry :: Tonometry (n.) measurement of tension, esp. the tension of the eyeball..
Tripody :: Tripody (n.) Three metrical feet taken together, or included in one measure..
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