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1. The act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
   "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"
   - measurement, measure, mensuration

1. Determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
   "Measure the length of the wall"
   - mensurate, measure out
    
2. Express as a number or measure or quantity
   - quantify
    
3. Have certain dimensions
   "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches"
    
4. Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
   - evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value

Derived forms: measurings

See also: measurable, measure up, measurer

Type of: activity, be, carry, convey, decide, determine, evaluate, express, judge, make up one's mind, pass judgment

Encyclopedia: Measure