measurer

measurefrom "Roses of the South," a waltz by Johann Strauss the Younger

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.

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

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meas′ur·er n.

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measurer - a person who makes measurements individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do"photometrician, photometrist - someone who practices photometry

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