Metric vs. Measure
Metricadjective
of or relating to the metric system of measurement
Metricadjective
(music) of or relating to the meter of a piece of music.
Metricadjective
of or relating to distance
Metricnoun
A measure for something; a means of deriving a quantitative measurement or approximation for otherwise qualitative phenomena (especially used in engineering)
Metricnoun
(mathematics) A measurement of the "distance" between two points in some metric space: it is a real-valued function d(x,y) between points x and y satisfying the following properties: (1) "non-negativity": d(x,y) \ge 0 , (2) "identity of indiscernibles": d(x,y) = 0 \mbox{ iff } x=y , (2) "symmetry": d(x,y) = d(y,x) , and (3) "triangle inequality": d(x,y) \le d(x,z) + d(z,y) .
Metricnoun
(mathematics) a metric tensor
Metricnoun
abbreviation of metric system
Metricverb
To measure or analyse statistical data concerning the quality or effectiveness of a process.
Metricadjective
Relating to measurement; involving, or proceeding by, measurement.
Metricadjective
Of or pertaining to the meter as a standard of measurement; of or pertaining to the decimal system of measurement of which a meter is the unit; as, the metric system; a metric measurement.
Metricnoun
a function of a topological space that gives, for any two points in the space, a value equal to the distance between them
Metricnoun
a decimal unit of measurement of the metric system (based on meters and kilograms and seconds);
Metricnoun
a system of related measures that facilitates the quantification of some particular characteristic
Metricadjective
based on the meter as a standard of measurement;
Metricadjective
the rhythmic arrangement of syllables
Measurenoun
A prescribed quantity or extent.
Measurenoun
(obsolete) Moderation, temperance.
Measurenoun
A limit that cannot be exceeded; a bound. (Now chiefly in set phrases.)
Measurenoun
An (unspecified) portion or quantity.
Measurenoun
The act or result of measuring.
Measurenoun
A receptacle or vessel of a standard size, capacity etc. as used to deal out specific quantities of some substance.
Measurenoun
A standard against which something can be judged; a criterion.
Measurenoun
Any of various standard units of capacity.
Measurenoun
A unit of measurement.
Measurenoun
The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.)
Measurenoun
The act or process of measuring.
Measurenoun
A ruler, measuring stick, or graduated tape used to take measurements.
Measurenoun
A number which is contained in a given number a number of times without a remainder; a divisor or factor.
Measurenoun
(geology) A bed or stratum.
Measurenoun
(mathematics) A function that assigns a non-negative number to a given set following the mathematical nature that is common among length, volume, probability and the like.
Measurenoun
Metrical rhythm.
Measurenoun
A melody.
Measurenoun
A dance.
Measurenoun
(poetry) The manner of ordering and combining the quantities, or long and short syllables; meter; rhythm; hence, a metrical foot.
Measurenoun
(music) A musical designation consisting of all notes and or rests delineated by two vertical bars; an equal and regular division of the whole of a composition; a bar.
Measurenoun
A course of action.
Measurenoun
(in plural) Actions designed to achieve some purpose; plans.
Measurenoun
A piece of legislation.
Measureverb
To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
Measureverb
To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)
Measureverb
To estimate the unit size of something.
Measureverb
To judge, value, or appraise.
Measureverb
To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
Measureverb
(rare) To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.
Measureverb
To adjust by a rule or standard.
Measureverb
To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off.
Measurenoun
A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and stated; hence, a rule by which anything is adjusted or judged.
Measurenoun
An instrument by means of which size or quantity is measured, as a graduated line, rod, vessel, or the like.
Measurenoun
The dimensions or capacity of anything, reckoned according to some standard; size or extent, determined and stated; estimated extent; as, to take one's measure for a coat.
Measurenoun
The contents of a vessel by which quantity is measured; a quantity determined by a standard; a stated or limited quantity or amount.
Measurenoun
Extent or degree not excessive or beyong bounds; moderation; due restraint; esp. in the phrases, in measure; with measure; without or beyond measure.
Measurenoun
Determined extent, not to be exceeded; limit; allotted share, as of action, influence, ability, or the like; due proportion.
Measurenoun
The quantity determined by measuring, especially in buying and selling; as, to give good or full measure.
Measurenoun
Undefined quantity; extent; degree.
Measurenoun
Regulated division of movement
Measurenoun
A number which is contained in a given number a number of times without a remainder; as in the phrases, the common measure, the greatest common measure, etc., of two or more numbers; a denominator. See common denominator under denominator.
Measurenoun
A step or definite part of a progressive course or policy; a means to an end; an act designed for the accomplishment of an object; as, political measures; prudent measures; an inefficient measure.
Measurenoun
The act of measuring; measurement.
Measurenoun
Beds or strata; as, coal measures; lead measures.
Measureverb
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.
Measureverb
To serve as the measure of; as, the thermometer measures changes of temperature.
Measureverb
To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off and determining the distance.
Measureverb
To adjust by a rule or standard.
Measureverb
To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; - often with out or off.
Measureverb
To make a measurement or measurements.
Measureverb
To result, or turn out, on measuring; as, the grain measures well; the pieces measure unequally.
Measureverb
To be of a certain size or quantity, or to have a certain length, breadth, or thickness, or a certain capacity according to a standard measure; as, cloth measures three fourths of a yard; a tree measures three feet in diameter.
Measurenoun
the act or process of measuring;
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a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated;
Measurenoun
how much there is of something that you can quantify
Measurenoun
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal;
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a statute in draft before it becomes law;
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(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
Measurenoun
musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats;
Measurenoun
measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
Measureverb
determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of;
Measureverb
express as a number or measure or quantity;
Measureverb
have certain dimensions;
Measureverb
place a value on; judge the worth of something;
