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mensurate, v. rare.|ˈmɛnsjʊəreɪt, ˈmɛnʃ(j)ʊəreɪt| [ad. L. mēnsūrāt-us, pa. pple. of mēnsūrāre to measure, f. mēnsūra measure n.: see -ate3.] trans. To measure; to ascertain the size, extent or quantity of.
1653R. Sanders Physiogn. 274 Those 9 dimensions by which the longitude of the whole body is mensurated. 1829Landor Imag. Conv., Epicur., Leont. & Tern. V. 223 We..mensurate the fitness and adaptation of one part to another. 1897Daily News 28 Jan. 7/2 Dr. Bertillon, the discoverer of the system of mensurating criminals. |