Definition of "measure"
- noun
The quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard.
An (unspecified) quantity or capacity :.
The precise designated distance between two objects or points.
The act of measuring.
A musical designation consisting of all notes and or rests delineated by two vertical bars; an equal and regular division of the whole of a composition.
A rule, ruler or measuring stick.
A tactic, strategy or piece of legislation.
A function that assigns a non-negative number to a given set following the mathematical nature that is common among length, volume, probability and the like.
An indicator; Something used to assess some property.
- verb
To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
To estimate the unit size of something.
To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.
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