measure
[ˈmɛʒə]
n
the extent, quantity, amount, or degree of something, as determined by measurement or calculation
a device for measuring distance, volume, etc, such as a graduated scale or container
a system of measurement
give the size in metric measure
a standard used in a system of measurements
the international prototype kilogram is the measure of mass in SI units
a specific or standard amount of something
full measure
a basis or standard for comparison
his work was the measure of all subsequent attempts
reasonable or permissible limit or bounds
we must keep it within measure
degree or extent (often in phrases such as in some measure, in a measure, etc)
they gave him a measure of freedom
a particular action intended to achieve an effect
they took measures to prevent his leaving
a legislative bill, act, or resolution
to bring in a measure
another word for bar
poetic rhythm or cadence; metre
a metrical foot
a melody or tune
the act of measuring; measurement
a dance
the width of a page or column of type
vb
to determine the size, amount, etc, of by measurement
to make a measurement or measurements
to estimate or determine
I measured his strength to be greater than mine
to function as a measurement of
the ohm measures electrical resistance
to bring into competition or conflict
he measured his strength against that of his opponent
to be as specified in extent, amount, etc
the room measures six feet
to travel or move over as if measuring
to adjust or choose
he measured his approach to suit the character of his client
to allow or yield to measurement
See measure off See measure out See measures See measure up
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