- F. mesurer, L. mensurare. See Measuren.
- 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.Great are thy works, Jehovah, infinite Thy power! what thought can measure thee?
- To serve as the measure of; as, the thermometer measures changes of temperature.
- To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off and determining the distance.A true devoted pilgrim is not weary To measure kingdoms with his feeble steps.
- To adjust by a rule or standard.To secure a contented spirit, measure your desires by your fortunes, not your fortunes by your desires.
- To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; -- often with out or off.With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.That portion of eternity which is called time, measured out by the sun.
