1. (

• measurement ,
• measuring ,
• measure ,
• mensuration

) the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule; "the measurements were carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate" ;

1. (

• measure ,
• mensurate ,
• measure_out

) determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of; "Measure the length of the wall" ;

2. (

• quantify ,
• measure

) express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?" ;

3. (

• measure

) have certain dimensions; "This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches" ;

4. (

• measure ,
• evaluate ,
• valuate ,
• assess ,
• appraise ,
• value

) 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" ;