Measure

v. weigh, gauge, quantify; assess, evaluate, estimate; allot in measured amounts, allocate; be of a specific quantity or size or distance

n. action, step; unit of size or capacity; criterion; device for measuring; amount, degree, extent; system of measuring; meter, cadence; legislative bill or act; prescribed distance or quantity

Measure can mean:Measurement, the process of estimating an object's magnitude relative to some unit of measurementMeasure (mathematics), a way to assign non-negative real numbers to subsetsMeasure (physics), a way to integrate over all possible histories of a system in quantum field theoryBar (music) or measure is a unit of time in Western music representing a regular grouping of beatsBill (proposed law) or proposed measureCountermeasure, is a system designed to prevent weapons from acquiring and/or destroying a targetCoal measure is a seam of coalMeasure (termination), a way to describe termination of processes, algorithms, or functionsMeasure (bartending) (also called a "jigger"), a bartending tool used to measure liquor
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Noun
1. the act or process of measuring; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"
(synonym) measurement, measuring, mensuration
(hypernym) activity
(hyponym) quantitative analysis, quantitative chemical analysis
(derivation) evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
2. a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"
(synonym) standard, criterion, touchstone
(hypernym) reference point, point of reference, reference
(hyponym) benchmark
3. how much there is of something that you can quantify
(synonym) quantity, amount
(hypernym) abstraction
(hyponym) probability, chance
(attribute) standard
(derivation) evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
4. any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"
(synonym) step
(hypernym) maneuver, manoeuvre, tactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre
(hyponym) countermeasure
5. a statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill"
(synonym) bill
(hypernym) legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument
(hyponym) appropriation bill
(part-meronym) rider
(classification) law, jurisprudence
6. (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
(synonym) meter, metre, beat, cadence
(hypernym) poetic rhythm, rhythmic pattern, prosody
(hyponym) catalexis
(classification) prosody, metrics
7. musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; "the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song"
(synonym) bar
(hypernym) musical notation
8. measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
(synonym) measuring stick, measuring rod
(hypernym) measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device
(hyponym) board rule
(derivation) evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
Verb
1. determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall"
(synonym) mensurate, measure out
(hypernym) decide, make up one's mind, determine
(hyponym) shoot
(derivation) measuring stick, measuring rod
2. express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?"
(synonym) quantify
(hypernym) carry, convey, express
(hyponym) gauge
(derivation) measuring stick, measuring rod
3. have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"
(hypernym) be
(hyponym) stand
(see-also) qualify, measure up
(derivation) measuring stick, measuring rod
4. place a value on; judge the worth of something; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"
(synonym) evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value
(hypernym) judge
(hyponym) grade, score, mark
(verb-group) assess
(derivation) measuring stick, measuring rod

(a.)
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.)
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.
  

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

(a.)
The act of measuring; measurement.
  

(a.)
The manner of ordering and combining the quantities, or long and short syllables; meter; rhythm; hence, a foot; as, a poem in iambic measure.
  

(n.)
A regulated movement corresponding to the time in which the accompanying music is performed; but, especially, a slow and stately dance, like the minuet.
  

(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.
  

(n.)
An instrument by means of which size or quantity is measured, as a graduated line, rod, vessel, or the like.
  

(n.)
Determined extent, not to be exceeded; limit; allotted share, as of action, influence, ability, or the like; due proportion.
  

(n.)
Extent or degree not excessive or beyong bounds; moderation; due restraint; esp. in the phrases, in measure; with measure; without or beyond measure.
  

(n.)
Regulated division of movement
  

(n.)
The contents of a vessel by which quantity is measured; a quantity determined by a standard; a stated or limited quantity or amount.
  

(n.)
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.
  

(n.)
The group or grouping of beats, caused by the regular recurrence of accented beats.
  

(n.)
The quantity determined by measuring, especially in buying and selling; as, to give good or full measure.
  

(n.)
The space between two bars.
  

(n.)
To adjust by a rule or standard.
  

(n.)
To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; -- often with out or off.
  

(n.)
To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity of, by a certain rule or standard; to take the dimensions of; hence, to estimate; to judge of; to value; to appraise.
  

(n.)
To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off and determining the distance.
  

(n.)
To serve as the measure of; as, the thermometer measures changes of temperature.
  

(n.)
Undefined quantity; extent; degree.
  

(v. i.)
To be of a certain size or quantity, or to have a certain length, breadth, or thickness, or a certain capacity according to a standard measure; as, cloth measures three fourths of a yard; a tree measures three feet in diameter.
  

(v. i.)
To make a measurement or measurements.
  

(v. i.)
To result, or turn out, on measuring; as, the grain measures well; the pieces measure unequally.
  

<testing> To ascertain or appraise by comparing to a standard; to apply a metric.
(1996-12-27)