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.
An instrument by means of which size or
quantity is measured, as a graduated line, rod, vessel, or the
like.
The dimensions or capacity of anything,
reckoned according to some standard; size or extent, determined and
stated; estimated extent; as, to take one's measure for a
coat.
The contents of a vessel by which quantity
is measured; a quantity determined by a standard; a stated or limited
quantity or amount.
Extent or degree not excessive or beyong
bounds; moderation; due restraint; esp. in the phrases, in
measure; with measure; without or beyond
measure.
Determined extent, not to be exceeded;
limit; allotted share, as of action, influence, ability, or the like;
due proportion.
The quantity determined by measuring,
especially in buying and selling; as, to give good or full
measure.
Undefined quantity; extent;
degree.
Regulated division of movement
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.
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.
The act of measuring; measurement.
Beds or strata;
as, coal measures; lead measures.
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