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Measure, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Measured (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Measuring.] [F. mesurer, L. mensurare. See Measure, n.]
1. 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.
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Great are thy works, Jehovah, infinite
Thy power! what thought can measure thee? Milton.
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2. To serve as the measure of; as, “the thermometer measures changes of temperature”.
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3. To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off and determining the distance.
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A true devoted pilgrim is not weary
To measure kingdoms with his feeble steps. Shak.
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4. To adjust by a rule or standard.
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To secure a contented spirit, measure your desires by your fortunes, not your fortunes by your desires. Jer. Taylor.
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5. To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; -- often with out or off.
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With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Matt. vii. 2.
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That portion of eternity which is called time, measured out by the sun. Addison.
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To measure swords with one, to try another's skill in the use of the sword; hence, figuratively, to match one's abilities against an antagonist's.
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Measured (?), a. Regulated or determined by a standard; hence, equal; uniform; graduated; limited; moderated; as, “he walked with measured steps; he expressed himself in no measured terms.” -- Meas"ured*ly, adv.
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