Measure

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  • noun. undefined
  • noun. A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties.
  • noun. A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march.
  • noun. A system of measurement, such as the metric system.
  • noun. The dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something as ascertained by comparison with a standard.
  • noun. A device used for measuring.
  • noun. The act of measuring.
  • noun. An evaluation or a basis of comparison.
  • noun. Extent or degree.
  • noun. undefined
  • noun. A definite quantity that has been measured out.
  • noun. A fitting amount.
  • noun. A limited amount or degree.
  • noun. undefined
  • noun. Limit; bounds.
  • noun. Appropriate restraint; moderation.
  • noun. undefined
  • noun. An action taken as a means to an end; an expedient.
  • noun. A law or ballot initiative adopted by a legislature as a remedy for a problem.
  • noun. undefined
  • noun. Poetic meter.
  • noun. The metric unit between two bars on the staff; a bar.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of.
  • intransitive verb. To mark, lay out, or establish dimensions for by measuring.
  • intransitive verb. To mark off or apportion, usually with reference to a given unit of measurement.
  • intransitive verb. To allot or distribute as if by measuring; mete.
  • intransitive verb. undefined
  • intransitive verb. To estimate by evaluation or comparison.
  • intransitive verb. To bring into comparison.
  • intransitive verb. To serve as a measure of.
  • intransitive verb. To consider or choose with care; weigh.
  • intransitive verb. To travel over.
  • intransitive verb. To be of a specific measurement.
  • intransitive verb. To take a measurement.
  • intransitive verb. To allow of measurement.
  • phrasal verb. To be the equal of something; have similar quality.
  • phrasal verb. To have the necessary qualifications.
  • idiom. (beyond measure) In excess.
  • idiom. (beyond measure) Without limit.
  • idiom. (for good measure) In addition to the required amount.
  • idiom. (a/some) To a degree.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. Specifically, in organ-building, the proportion of the diameter of fluepipes, or of a stop of such pipes, to their length: as, a diapason pipe is made on a wider or larger measure than a gamba pipe.
  • To ascertain the length, extent, dimensions, quantity, or capacity of by comparison with a standard; ascertain or determine a quantity by exact observation.
  • To serve as the measure of; be adequate to express the size of: often used figuratively.
  • To estimate or determine the relative extent, greatness, or value of; appraise by comparison with something else: with by before the standard of comparison.
  • To bring into comparison or competition; oppose or set against as equal or as a test of equality: with with.
  • To pass over or through.
  • To adjust; proportion; suit; accommodate.
  • To control; regulate.
  • Word Usage
    "It is interesting to find that when "measured music" was finally inaugurated there were at first but two measure-signatures, viz. -- the circle, standing for three-beat measure (the so-called _perfect measure_) and the semi-circle (or broken circle) which indicated two-beat measure."
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