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meas·ure

M0182200 (mĕzh′ər)n.1. a. A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties: The standard kilogram is maintained as a measure of mass.b. A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march.c. A system of measurement, such as the metric system.d. The dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something as ascertained by comparison with a standard: curtains made to measure; took his measure for the suit jacket.e. A device used for measuring.f. The act of measuring: By measure the picture was four feet tall.2. An evaluation or a basis of comparison: "the final measure of the worth of a society" (Joseph Wood Krutch).3. Extent or degree: The problem was in large measure caused by his carelessness.4. a. A definite quantity that has been measured out: a measure of wine.b. A fitting amount: a measure of recognition.c. A limited amount or degree: a measure of goodwill.5. a. Limit; bounds: generosity knowing no measure.b. Appropriate restraint; moderation: "The union of ... fervor with measure, passion with correctness, this surely is the ideal" (William James).6. a. An action taken as a means to an end; an expedient: measures taken to improve energy efficiency. b. A law or ballot initiative adopted by a legislature as a remedy for a problem.7. a. Poetic meter.b. Music The metric unit between two bars on the staff; a bar.v. meas·ured, meas·ur·ing, meas·ures v.tr.1. a. To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of: measured the height of the ceiling.b. To mark, lay out, or establish dimensions for by measuring: measure off an area.c. To mark off or apportion, usually with reference to a given unit of measurement: measure out a pint of milk.d. To allot or distribute as if by measuring; mete: The revolutionary tribunal measured out harsh justice.2. a. To estimate by evaluation or comparison: "I gave them an account ... of the situation as far as I could measure it" (Winston S. Churchill).b. To bring into comparison: She measured her power with that of a dangerous adversary.3. To serve as a measure of: The inch measures length.4. To consider or choose with care; weigh: He measures his words with caution.5. Archaic To travel over: "We must measure twenty miles today" (Shakespeare).v.intr.1. To be of a specific measurement: The room measures 12 by 20 feet.2. To take a measurement.3. To allow of measurement: White sugar measures more easily than brown.Phrasal Verb: measure up1. To be the equal of something; have similar quality.2. To have the necessary qualifications: a candidate who just didn't measure up.Idioms: beyond measure1. In excess.2. Without limit. for good measure In addition to the required amount.in a/some measure To a degree: The new law was in a measure harmful.

[Middle English, from Old French mesure, from Latin mēnsūra, from mēnsus, past participle of mētīrī, to measure; see mē- in Indo-European roots.]

meas′ur·er n.

measure

(ˈmɛʒə) n1. the extent, quantity, amount, or degree of something, as determined by measurement or calculation2. a device for measuring distance, volume, etc, such as a graduated scale or container3. a system of measurement: give the size in metric measure. 4. a standard used in a system of measurements: the international prototype kilogram is the measure of mass in SI units. 5. a specific or standard amount of something: a measure of grain; short measure; full measure. 6. a basis or standard for comparison: his work was the measure of all subsequent attempts. 7. reasonable or permissible limit or bounds: we must keep it within measure. 8. degree or extent (often in phrases such as in some measure, in a measure, etc): they gave him a measure of freedom. 9. (often plural) a particular action intended to achieve an effect: they took measures to prevent his leaving. 10. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a legislative bill, act, or resolution: to bring in a measure. 11. (Music, other) music another word for bar¹^15a12. (Poetry) prosody poetic rhythm or cadence; metre13. (Poetry) a metrical foot14. (Music, other) poetic a melody or tune15. the act of measuring; measurement16. (Dancing) archaic a dance17. (Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) printing the width of a page or column of type18. for good measure as an extra precaution or beyond requirements19. get the measure of someone get someone's measure to assess the nature, character, quality, etc, of someone20. (Clothing & Fashion) made to measure (of clothes) made to fit an individual purchaservb21. (often foll by: up) to determine the size, amount, etc, of by measurement22. (intr) to make a measurement or measurements23. (tr) to estimate or determine: I measured his strength to be greater than mine. 24. (tr) to function as a measurement of: the ohm measures electrical resistance. 25. (tr) to bring into competition or conflict: he measured his strength against that of his opponent. 26. (intr) to be as specified in extent, amount, etc: the room measures six feet. 27. (tr) to travel or move over as if measuring28. (tr) to adjust or choose: he measured his approach to suit the character of his client. 29. (intr) to allow or yield to measurement[C13: from Old French, from Latin mēnsūra measure, from mēnsus, past participle of mētīrī to measure] ˈmeasurer n

meas•ure

(ˈmɛʒ ər)

n., v. -ured, -ur•ing. n. 1. a unit or standard of measurement. 2. a system of measurement. 3. an instrument, as a graduated rod or a container of standard capacity, for measuring. 4. the extent, dimensions, quantity, etc., of something, ascertained esp. by comparison with a standard. 5. the act or process of ascertaining the extent, dimensions, or quantity of something; measurement. 6. a definite or known quantity measured out: a measure of wine. 7. any standard of comparison, estimation, or judgment. 8. a quantity, degree, or proportion. 9. a moderate amount. 10. reasonable bounds or limits: spending without measure. 11. a legislative bill or enactment. 12. Usu., measures. actions or procedures intended as a means to an end: measures to avert suspicion. 13. a short rhythmical movement or arrangement, as in poetry or music. 14. a particular kind of such arrangement. 15. the music contained between two bar lines; bar. 16. a metrical unit. 17. an air or melody. 18. a slow, dignified dance. 19. measures, Geol. beds; strata. v.t. 20. to ascertain the extent, dimensions, quantity, capacity, etc., of, esp. by comparison with a standard. 21. to mark off or deal out by way of measurement (often fol. by off or out): to measure out a cup of flour. 22. to estimate the relative amount, value, etc., of, by comparison with some standard. 23. to judge or appraise by comparison with something or someone else. 24. to serve as the measure of. 25. to adjust or proportion. 26. to travel over; traverse. v.i. 27. to take measurements. 28. to admit of measurement. 29. to be of a specified measure. 30. measure up, a. to attain equality: The exhibition didn't measure up to last year's. b. to have the right qualifications: He didn't quite measure up. Idioms: 1. for good measure, as an extra: In addition to dessert, they served chocolates for good measure. 2. in a or some measure, to some extent. [1250–1300; < Middle French < Latin mēnsūra=mēns(us) measured + -ūra -ure]

measurement

measure1. 'measurement'

A measurement is a result obtained by measuring something.

Check the measurements carefully.Every measurement was exact.2. 'measure'

You do not use 'measurement' to refer to an action taken by a government. The word you use is measure.

Measures had been taken to limit the economic decline.Day nurseries were started as a war-time measure to allow mothers to work.

measure

Past participle: measured
Gerund: measuring

Imperative
measure
measure

Present
I measure
you measure
he/she/it measures
we measure
you measure
they measure

Preterite
I measured
you measured
he/she/it measured
we measured
you measured
they measured

Present Continuous
I am measuring
you are measuring
he/she/it is measuring
we are measuring
you are measuring
they are measuring

Present Perfect
I have measured
you have measured
he/she/it has measured
we have measured
you have measured
they have measured

Past Continuous
I was measuring
you were measuring
he/she/it was measuring
we were measuring
you were measuring
they were measuring

Past Perfect
I had measured
you had measured
he/she/it had measured
we had measured
you had measured
they had measured

Future
I will measure
you will measure
he/she/it will measure
we will measure
you will measure
they will measure

Future Perfect
I will have measured
you will have measured
he/she/it will have measured
we will have measured
you will have measured
they will have measured

Future Continuous
I will be measuring
you will be measuring
he/she/it will be measuring
we will be measuring
you will be measuring
they will be measuring

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been measuring
you have been measuring
he/she/it has been measuring
we have been measuring
you have been measuring
they have been measuring

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been measuring
you will have been measuring
he/she/it will have been measuring
we will have been measuring
you will have been measuring
they will have been measuring

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been measuring
you had been measuring
he/she/it had been measuring
we had been measuring
you had been measuring
they had been measuring

Conditional
I would measure
you would measure
he/she/it would measure
we would measure
you would measure
they would measure

Past Conditional
I would have measured
you would have measured
he/she/it would have measured
we would have measured
you would have measured
they would have measured

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	measure - any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal; "the situation called for strong measures"; "the police took steps to reduce crime"steptactical maneuver, tactical manoeuvre, maneuver, manoeuvre - a move made to gain a tactical endcountermeasure - an action taken to offset another actionporcupine provision, shark repellent - a measure undertaken by a corporation to discourage unwanted takeover attemptsprecaution, safeguard, guard - a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.; "he put an ice pack on the injury as a precaution"; "an insurance policy is a good safeguard"; "we let our guard down"
	2.	measure - how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantifyquantity, amountabstract entity, abstraction - a general concept formed by extracting common features from specific examplesprobability, chance - a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible; "the probability that an unbiased coin will fall with the head up is 0.5"quantum - (physics) the smallest discrete quantity of some physical property that a system can possess (according to quantum theory)economic value, value - the amount (of money or goods or services) that is considered to be a fair equivalent for something else; "he tried to estimate the value of the produce at normal prices"fundamental measure, fundamental quantity - one of the four quantities that are the basis of systems of measurementdefinite quantity - a specific measure of amountindefinite quantity - an estimated quantityrelative quantity - a quantity relative to some purposesystem of measurement, metric - a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristiccordage - the amount of wood in an area as measured in cordsoctane number, octane rating - a measure of the antiknock properties of gasolinemagnetisation, magnetization - the extent or degree to which something is magnetizedradical - (mathematics) a quantity expressed as the root of another quantityvolume - the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object; "the gas expanded to twice its original volume"volume - a relative amount; "mix one volume of the solution with ten volumes of water"proof - a measure of alcoholic strength expressed as an integer twice the percentage of alcohol present (by volume)time unit, unit of time - a unit for measuring time periodspoint in time, point - an instant of time; "at that point I had to leave"period of play, playing period, play - (in games or plays or other performances) the time during which play proceeds; "rain stopped play in the 4th inning"interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants
	3.	measure - a statute in draft before it becomes law; "they held a public hearing on the bill"billrider - a clause that is appended to a legislative billlegal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument - (law) a document that states some contractual relationship or grants some rightappropriation bill - a legislative act proposing to authorize the expenditure of public funds for a specified purposebill of attainder - a legislative act finding a person guilty of treason or felony without a trial; "bills of attainder are prohibited by the Constitution of the United States"bottle bill - a statute that would require merchants to reclaim used bottlesfarm bill - a statute that would regulate farm production and pricestrade bill - a statute that would regulate foreign tradelaw, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
	4.	measure - the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"measurement, measuring, mensurationactivity - any specific behavior; "they avoided all recreational activity"seismography - the measurement of tremors and shocks and undulatory movements of earthquakesquantitative analysis, quantitative chemical analysis - chemical analysis to determine the amounts of each element in the substanceactinometry - measuring the intensity of electromagnetic radiation (especially of the sun's rays)algometry - measuring sensitivity to pain or pressureanemography - recording anemometrical measurementsanemometry - measuring wind speed and directionangulation - the precise measurement of anglesanthropometry - measurement and study of the human body and its parts and capacitiesarterial blood gases - measurement of the pH level and the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations in arterial blood; important in diagnosis of many respiratory diseasesaudiometry - measuring sensitivity of hearingbathymetry, plumbing - measuring the depths of the oceanscalorimetry - measurement of quantities of heatcephalometry - measurement of human headsdensitometry - measuring the optical density of a substance by shining light on it and measuring its transmissiondosimetry - measuring the dose of radiation emitted by a radioactive sourcefetometry, foetometry - measurement of a fetus (especially the diameter of the head)gravimetry, hydrometry - the measurement of specific gravityhypsometry, hypsography - measurement of the elevation of land above sea levelmental measurement - a generic term used to cover any application of measurement techniques to the quantification of mental functionsmicrometry - measuring with a micrometerobservation - the act of making and recording a measurementpelvimetry - measurement of the dimensions of the bony birth canal (to determine whether vaginal birth is possible)photometry - measurement of the properties of light (especially luminous intensity)quantification - the act of discovering or expressing the quantity of somethingradioactive dating - measurement of the amount of radioactive material (usually carbon 14) that an object contains; can be used to estimate the age of the objectmeter reading, reading - the act of measuring with meters or similar instruments; "he has a job meter reading for the gas company"sampling - measurement at regular intervals of the amplitude of a varying waveform (in order to convert it to digital form)sounding - the act of measuring depth of water (usually with a sounding line)sound ranging - locating a source of sound (as an enemy gun) by measurements of the time the sound arrives at microphones in known positionsscaling - act of measuring or arranging or adjusting according to a scalespirometry - the use of a spirometer to measure vital capacitysurveying - the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map; "he studied surveying at college"telemetry - automatic transmission and measurement of data from remote sources by wire or radio or other meansthermometry - the measurement of temperaturethermogravimetry - the measurement of changes in weight as a function of changes in temperature used as a technique of chemically analyzing substancestonometry - the measurement of intraocular pressure by determining the amount of force needed to make a slight indentation in the corneaviscometry, viscosimetry - the measurement of viscosity
	5.	measure - a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated; "the schools comply with federal standards"; "they set the measure for all subsequent work"criterion, standard, touchstonebenchmark - a standard by which something can be measured or judged; "his painting sets the benchmark of quality"earned run average, ERA - (baseball) a measure of a pitcher's effectiveness; calculated as the average number of earned runs allowed by the pitcher for every nine innings pitchedGPA, grade point average - a measure of a student's academic achievement at a college or university; calculated by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number attemptedprocrustean bed, procrustean rule, procrustean standard - a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individualityyardstick - a measure or standard used for comparison; "on what kind of yardstick is he basing his judgment?"medium of exchange, monetary system - anything that is generally accepted as a standard of value and a measure of wealth in a particular country or regionsystem of measurement, metric - a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristicgraduated table, ordered series, scale, scale of measurement - an ordered reference standard; "judging on a scale of 1 to 10"standard of measurement, gauge - accepted or approved instance or example of a quantity or quality against which others are judged or measured or comparedbaseline - an imaginary line or standard by which things are measured or compared; "the established a baseline for the budget"norm - a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical; "the current middle-class norm of two children per family"
	6.	measure - (prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of versecadence, metre, meter, beatmetrics, prosody - the study of poetic meter and the art of versificationpoetic rhythm, rhythmic pattern, prosody - (prosody) a system of versificationcatalexis - the absence of a syllable in the last foot of a line or versescansion - analysis of verse into metrical patternscommon meter, common measure - the usual (iambic) meter of a balladmetrical foot, metrical unit, foot - (prosody) a group of 2 or 3 syllables forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm
	7.	measure - musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; "the orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song"barmusical notation - (music) notation used by musicians
	8.	measure - measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurementsmeasuring rod, measuring stickboard rule - a measure used in computing board feetmeasuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system - instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of somethingruler, rule - measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengthssize stick - a mechanical measuring stick used by shoe fitters to measure the length and width of your foot
	9.	measure - a container of some standard capacity that is used to obtain fixed amounts of a substancecontainer - any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)measuring cup - graduated cup used to measure liquid or granular ingredients
Verb	1.	measure - determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall"measure out, mensurateshoot - measure the altitude of by using a sextant; "shoot a star"triangulate - measure by using trigonometry; "triangulate the angle"caliper, calliper - measure the diameter of something with calipersdecide, make up one's mind, determine - reach, make, or come to a decision about something; "We finally decided after lengthy deliberations"calibrate - measure the caliber of; "calibrate a gun"
	2.	measure - express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?"quantifygauge - measure precisely and against a standard; "the wire is gauged"scale - measure with or as if with scales; "scale the gold"meter - measure with a meter; "meter the flow of water"pace, step - measure (distances) by pacing; "step off ten yards"clock, time - measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time; "he clocked the runners"fathom, sound - measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding linetitrate - measure by (the volume or concentration of solutions) by titrationplumb - measure the depth of somethingconvey, express, carry - serve as a means for expressing something; "The painting of Mary carries motherly love"; "His voice carried a lot of anger"librate, weigh - determine the weight of; "The butcher weighed the chicken"
	3.	measure - have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"be - have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun); "John is rich"; "This is not a good answer"stand - be tall; have a height of; copula; "She stands 6 feet tall"weigh - have a certain weightlast, endure - persist for a specified period of time; "The bad weather lasted for three days"scale - measure by or as if by a scale; "This bike scales only 25 pounds"measure up, qualify - prove capable or fit; meet requirements
	4.	measure - evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of; "I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional"; "access all the factors when taking a risk"appraise, assess, evaluate, valuate, valuegrade, score, mark - assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation; "grade tests"; "score the SAT essays"; "mark homework"rate, value - estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"pass judgment, evaluate, judge - form a critical opinion of; "I cannot judge some works of modern art"; "How do you evaluate this grant proposal?" "We shouldn't pass judgment on other people"assess - estimate the value of (property) for taxation; "Our house hasn't been assessed in years"standardise, standardize - evaluate by comparing with a standardreassess, reevaluate - revise or renew one's assessmentcensor - subject to political, religious, or moral censorship; "This magazine is censored by the government"praise - express approval of; "The parents praised their children for their academic performance"

measure

verb1. monitor, set, follow, match, test, judge, check, compare, pit, contrast, keep track of I continued to measure his progress against the chart.2. quantify, rate, judge, determine, value, size, estimate, survey, assess, weigh, calculate, evaluate, compute, gauge, mark out, appraise, calibrate Measure the length and width of the gap.3. choose carefully, plan, consider, calculate, think carefully about, select with care Measure your words before you come to regret them!noun1. quantity, share, amount, degree, reach, range, size, capacity, extent, proportion, allowance, portion, scope, quota, ration, magnitude, allotment, amplitude The colonies were claiming a larger measure of self-government.2. standard, example, model, test, par, criterion, norm, benchmark, barometer, yardstick, touchstone, litmus test The local elections were seen as a measure of the government's success.3. action, act, step, procedure, means, course, control, proceeding, initiative, manoeuvre, legal action, deed, expedient He said stern measures would be taken against the rioters.4. gauge, rule, scale, metre, ruler, yardstick a tape measure5. law, act, bill, legislation, resolution, statute, enactment They passed a measure that would give small businesses more benefits.beyond measure immensely, deeply, fiercely, profoundly, intensely, excessively She irritated him beyond measurefor good measure in addition, as well, besides, to boot, as an extra, into the bargain, as a bonus For good measure, a few details of hotels were included.get or take the measure of something or someone assess, read, judge, evaluate, gauge, weigh up, fathom The government had failed to get the measure of the crisis.have the measure of someone be wise to, see through, not fall for, have someone's number (informal), not be deceived by, know someone's little game Lili was the only person who had the measure of her brother.measure someone up evaluate, judge, survey, assess, weigh up, rate, appraise, size up For a minute, they studied one another, measuring each other up.measure something out dispense, divide, distribute, assign, issue, pour out, allot, mete out, dole out, share out, apportion, deal out, parcel out, divvy up (informal) I'd already measured out the ingredients.measure something up survey, estimate, count, weigh, meter, appraise, take the measurements of I measured up the panels and made copies of them.measure up come up to standard, be fit, be adequate, be capable, be suitable, make the grade (informal), be suited, be satisfactory, come up to scratch (informal), cut the mustard (U.S. slang), fulfil the expectations, fit or fill the bill I was informed that I didn't measure up.measure up to something or someone achieve, meet, match, rival, equal, compare to, come up to, be equal to, vie with, be on a level with It was tiring, always trying to measure up to her high standards.

measure

noun1. The amount of space occupied by something:dimension, extent, magnitude, proportion (often used in plural), size.2. Relative intensity or amount, as of a quality or attribute:degree, extent, magnitude, proportion.3. A means by which individuals are compared and judged:benchmark, criterion, gauge, mark, standard, test, touchstone, yardstick.4. The act or process of ascertaining dimensions, quantity, or capacity:measurement, mensuration, metrology.5. That which is allotted:allocation, allotment, allowance, dole, lot, part, portion, quantum, quota, ration, share, split.Informal: cut.Slang: divvy.6. Avoidance of extremes of opinion, feeling, or personal conduct:moderateness, moderation, temperance.7. An action calculated to achieve an end.Often used in plural:maneuver, move, procedure, step, tactic.8. The formal product of a legislative or judicial body:act, assize, bill, enactment, law, legislation, lex, statute.9. The patterned, recurring alternation of contrasting elements, such as stressed and unstressed notes in music:beat, cadence, cadency, meter, rhythm, swing.verb1. To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of:gauge.Archaic: mete.Idiom: take the measure of.2. To fix the limits of:bound, delimit, delimitate, demarcate, determine, limit, mark (off or out).phrasal verb
measure outTo set aside or distribute as a share:admeasure, allocate, allot, allow, apportion, assign, give, lot, mete (out).phrasal verb
measure upTo be equal or alike:compare, correspond, equal, match, parallel, touch.Informal: stack up.

Translations

测量计量计量单位适度量具

measure

(ˈmeʒə) noun1. an instrument for finding the size, amount etc of something. a glass measure for liquids; a tape-measure.量具2. a unit. The metre is a measure of length.计量单位3. a system of measuring. dry/liquid/square measure.度量法4. a plan of action or something done. We must take (= use, or put into action) certain measures to stop the increase in crime.措施5. a certain amount. a measure of sympathy.适度6. (in music) the musical notes contained between two bar lines. （音乐）拍子，小节 verb1. to find the size, amount etc of (something). He measured the table.测量2. to show the size, amount etc of. A thermometer measures temperature.计量3. (with against, ~besides etc) to judge in comparison with. She measured her skill in cooking against her friend's.比较4. to be a certain size. This table measures two metres by one metre. 有...长（宽或高等） ˈmeasurement noun1. size, amount etc found by measuring. What are the measurements of this room?量得的尺寸或大小等2. the sizes of various parts of the body, usually the distance round the chest, waist and hips. What are your measurements, madam? （人体各部位的）尺寸 3. the act of measuring. We can find the size of something by means of measurement.测量beyond measure very great. I'm offering you riches beyond measure! 非常地，极其，无可估量 for good measure as something extra or above the minimum necessary. The shopkeeper weighed out the sweets and put in a few more for good measure.作为额外增添full measure (no less than) the correct amount. We must ensure that customers get full measure.份量足made to measure (of clothing) made to fit the measurements of a particular person: Was your jacket made to measure?; adjective (etc)a made-to-measure suit. 定制的measure out to mark (off), weigh (out) a certain distance, amount. He measured out a kilo of sugar. 标出，量出 measure up (often with to) to reach a certain required standard. John's performance doesn't measure up (to the others). 合格，符合标准

measure

→ 测量zhCN

Could you measure me, please? (US)
Can you measure me, please? (UK) → 请量一下我的尺寸吧

Measure

Related to Measure: measure up, ruler, Measure theory, Measure for Measure

MEASURE. That which is used as a rule to determine a quantity. A certain quantity of something, taken for a unit, and which expresses a relation with other quantities of the same thing.
2. The constitution of the United States gives power to congress to "fix the standard of weights and measures." Art. 1, B. 8. Hitherto this has remained as a dormant power, though frequently brought before the attention of congress.
3. The states, it seems, possess the power to legislate on this subject, or, at least, the existing standards at the adoption of the constitution remain in full force. 3 Sto. Const. 21; Rawle on the Const. 102.
4. By a resolution of congress, of the 14th of June, 1836, the secretary of the treasury is directed to cause a complete set of all weights and measures adopted as standards, and now either made or in the progress of manufacture, for the use of the several custom-houses and for other purposes, to be delivered to the governor of each state in the Union, or to such person as he may appoint, for the use of the states respectively, to the end that an uniform standard of weights and measures may be established throughout the United States.
5. Measures are either, 1. Of length. 2. Of surface. 3. Of solidity or capacity. 4. Of force or gravity, or what is commonly called weight. (q.v.) 5. Of angles. 6. Of time. The measures now used in the United States, are the same as those of England, and are as follows


 1. MEASURES OF LENGTH. 
 12 inches = 1 foot
 3 feet = 1 yard
 5 1/2 yards = 1 rod or pole
 40 poles = 1 furlong
 8 furlongs = 1 mile 
 69 1/15 miles = 1 degree of a great circle of the earth

An inch is the smallest lineal measure to which a name is given, but subdivisions are used for many purposes. Among mechanics, the inch is commonly divided into eighths. By the officers of the revenue and by scientific persons, it is divided into tenths, hundredths, &c. Formerly it was made to consist of twelve parts called lines, but these have fallen into disuse.


 Particular measures of length. 
 1st. Used for measuring cloth of all kinds. 
 1 nail = 2 1/4 inches
 1 quarter = 4 inches 
 1 yard = 4 quarters
 1 ell = 5 quarters 
 2d. used for the height of horses.
 1 hand = 4 inches3d. Used in measuring depths.
 1 fathom = 6 feet 
 4th. Used in land measure, to facilitate computation of the contents, 10 square chains being equal to an acre. 
 1 link = 7 92/100 inches
 1 chain = 100 links 
 6.-2. MEASURES OF SURFACE. 
 144 square inches = 1 square foot
 9 square feet = 1 square yard
 30 1/4 square yards = 1 perch or rod
 40 perches = 1 rood
 4 roods or 160 perches = 1 acre
 640 acres = 1 square mile 
 7.-3. MEASURES OF SOLIDITY AND CAPACITY. 1st. Measures of solidity. 1728 cubic inches = 1 cubic foot
 27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard. 
 2d. Measures of capacity for all liquids, and for all goods, not liquid, except such as are comprised in the next division. 
 4 gills = 1 pint = 34 2/3 cubic inches nearly.
 2 pints = 1 quart = 691/2 " "
 4 quarts = 1 gallon = 277 1/4 " "
 2 gallons = 1 peck = 554 1/2" "
 8 gallons= 1 bushel = 2218 1/2 " "
 8 bushels = 1 quarter = 10 1/4 cubic feet " 5 quarters = 1 load = 51 1/2 " "

The last four denominations are used only for goods, not liquids. For liquids, several denominations have heretofore been adopted, namely, for beer, the firkin of 9 gallons, the kilderkin of 18, the barrel of 36, the hogshead of 54; and the butt of 108 gallons. For wine or spirits there are the anker, runlet, tierce, hogshead, puncheon, pipe, butt, and tun; these are, however, rather the names of the casks, in which the commodities are imported, than as express any definite number of gallons. It is the practice to gauge all such vessels, and to charge them according to their actual contents.
3d. Measures of capacity, for coal, lime, potatoes, fruit, and other commodities, sold by heaped measure.

 2 gallons = 1 peck = 704 cubic in. nearly. 8 gallons = 1 bushel = 28151/2 " " 3 bushels = 1 sack = 41 cubic feet "
 12 sacks= 1 chaldron = 58 2/3 " " 
 8.-4. MEASURES OF WEIGHTS. See art. Weights. 
 9.-5., ANGULAR MEASURE; or, DIVISION OF THE CIRCLE.
 60 seconds = 1 minute
 60 minutes = 1 degree
 30 degrees = 1 sign 
 90 degrees = 1 quadrant 360 degrees, or 12 signs = 1 circumference.

Formerly the subdivisions were carried on by sities; thus, thesecond was divided into 60 thirds, the third into sixty fourths,&c. At present, the second is more generally divided decimally intotens, hundreds, &c. The degree is frequently so divided.

or 10.-6. MEASURE OF TIME.
60 seconds = 1 minute
60 minutes = 1 hour
24 hours = 1 day
7 days = 1 week
28 days, or 4 weeks = 1 lunar month 28, 29, 30, or 31 days = 1 calendar month
12 calendar months = 1 year
365 days = 1 common year
366 day = 1 leap year.
The second of time is subdivided like that of angular measure.


 FRENCH MEASURES.

11. As the French system of weights and measures is the most scientific plan known, and as the commercial connexions of the United States with France are daily increasing, it has been thought proper here to give a short account of that system.
12. The fundamental, invariable, and standard measure, by which all weights and measures are formed, is called the metre, a word derived from the Greek, which signifies measure. It is a lineal measure, and is equal to 3 feet, 0 inches, 44/1000, Paris measure, or 3 feet, 3 inches, 370/1000 English. This unit is divided into ten parts; each tenth, into ten hundredths; each hundredth, into ten thousandths, &c. These divisions, as well as those of all other measures, are infinite. As the standard is to be invariable, something has been sought, from which to make it, which is not variable or subject to any change. The fundamental base of the metre is the quarter of the terrestrial meridian, or the distance from the pole to the equator, which has been divided into ten millions of equal parts, one of which is the length of the metre. All the other measures are formed from the metre, as follows:


 2. MEASURE OF CAPACITY.

13. The litre. This is the decimetre; or one-tenth part of the cubic metre; that is, if a vase is made of a cubic form, of a decimetre every way, it would be of the capacity of a litre. This is divided by tenths, as the metre. The measures which amount. to more than a single, litre, are counted by tens hundreds, thousands, &c., of litres.


 3. MEASURES OF WEIGHTS.

14. The gramme. This is the weight of a cubic centimetre of distilled water, at the temperature of zero; that is, if a vase be made of a cubic form, of a hundredth part of a metre every way, and it be filled with distilled water, the weight of that water will be that of the gramme.


 4. MEASURES OF SURFACES.

15. The arc, used in surveying. This is a square, the sides of which are of the length of ten metres, or what is equal to one hundred square metres. Its divisions are the same as in the preceding measures.


 5. MEASURES OF SOLIDITY.

16. The stere, used in measuring firewood. It is a cubic metre. Its subdivisions are similar to the preceding. The term is used only for measuring firewood. For the measure of other things, the term cube metre, or cubic metre is used, or the tenth, hundredth, &c., of such a cube.


 6. MONEY.

17. The franc. It weighs five grammes. it is made of nine-tenths of silver, and one-tenth of copper. Its tenth part is called a decime, and its hundredth part a centime.
18. One measure being thus made the standard of all the rest, they must be all equally invariable; but, in order to make this certainty perfectly sure, the following precautions have been adopted. As the temperature was found to have an influence on bodies, the term zero, or melting ice, has been selected in making the models or standard of the metre. Distilled water has been chosen to make the standard of the gramme, as being purer, and less encumbered with foreign matter than common water. The temperature having also an influence on a determinate volume of water, that with which the experiments were made, was of the temperature of zero, or melting ice. The air, more or less charged with humidity, causes the weight of bodies to vary, the models which represent the weight of the gramme, have, therefore, been taken in a vacuum.
19. It has already been stated, that the divisions of these measures are all uniform, namely by tens, or decimal fractions, they may therefore be written as such. Instead of writing,

 1 metre and 1 tenth of a metre, we may write, 1 m. 1. 2 metre and 8 tenths, 2 m. 8. 10 metre and 4 hundredths, 10 m. 04. 7 litres, 1 tenth, and 2 hundredths, 7 lit. 12, &c.

20. Names have been given to, each of these divisions of the principal unit but these names always indicate the value of the fraction, and the unit from which it is derived. To the name of the unit have been prefixed the particles deci, for tenth, centi, for hundredth, and milli, for thousandth. They are thus expressed, a decimetre, a decilitre, a decigramme, a decistere, a deciare, a centimetre, a centilitre, a centigramme, &c. The facility with which the divisions of the unit are reduced to the same expression, is very apparent; this cannot be done with any other kind of measures.
21. As it may sometimes be necessary to express great quantities of units, collections have been made of them in tens, hundreds, thousands, tens of thousands, &c., to which names, derived from the Greek, have been given; namely, deca, for tens hecto, for hundreds; kilo, for thousands and myria, for tens of thousands; they are thus expressed; a decametre, a decalitre, &c.; a hectometre, a hectogramme, &c.; a kilometre, a kilogramme, &c.
22. The following table will facilitate the reduction of these weights and measures into our own.

 The Metre, is 3.28 feet, or 39.871 in.
 Are, is 1076.441 square feet.
 Litre, is 61.028 cubic inch
 Stere, is 35.317 cubic feet.
 Gramme, is 15.4441 grains troy, or 5.6481 drams, averdupois.

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