measure

Definitions of measure in various dictionaries:

noun - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

noun - how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

noun - a statute in draft before it becomes law

noun - the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule

noun - a basis for comparison

noun - (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse

noun - musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats

noun - measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals

noun - a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substance

verb - determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of

verb - express as a number or measure or quantity

verb - have certain dimensions

verb - evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

Dimensions, quantity, or capacity as ascertained by comparison with a standard.

A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties: The standard kilogram is maintained as a measure of mass.

A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day’s march.

A system of measurement, such as the metric system.

A device used for measuring.

The act of measuring.

An evaluation or a basis of comparison: “the final measure of the worth of a society” (Joseph Wood Krutch).

Extent or degree: The problem was in large measure caused by his carelessness.

A definite quantity that has been measured out: a measure of wine.

A fitting amount: a measure of recognition.

A limited amount or degree: a measure of good-will.

Limit; bounds: generosity knowing no measure.

Appropriate restraint; moderation: “The union of... fervor with measure, passion with correctness, this surely is the ideal” (William James).

Often measures.

A legislative bill or enactment.

Poetic meter.

The metric unit between two bars on the staff; a bar.

To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of: measured the height of the ceiling.

To mark, lay out, or establish dimensions for by measuring: measure off an area.

To estimate by evaluation or comparison: “I gave them an account... of the situation as far as I could measure it” (Winston S.

To bring into comparison: She measured her power with that of a dangerous adversary.

To mark off or apportion, usually with reference to a given unit of measurement: measure out a pint of milk.

To allot or distribute as if by measuring; mete: The revolutionary tribunal measured out harsh justice.

To serve as a measure of: The inch measures length.

To consider or choose with care; weigh: He measures his words with caution.

To travel over: “We must measure twenty miles today” (Shakespeare).

To have a measurement of: The room measures 12 by 20 feet.

To take a measurement.

To allow of measurement: White sugar measures more easily than brown.

To be the equal of.

To have the necessary qualifications: a candidate who just didn’t measure up.

In excess.

Without limit.

verb - to ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of