measuring

measuring
    n 1: the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena
         according to a rule; "the measurements were carefully
         done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably accurate"
         [syn: {measurement}, {measuring}, {measure}, {mensuration}]
    

Inchworm \Inch"worm`\, n. (Zool.)
   The larva of any geometrid moth. It progresses forward by
   first bringing the rear end of the body forward, forming a
   loop, then moving the front part of the body; called also
   {measuring} worm, {measuringworm}, {spanner}, and {looper}.
   See {Geometrid}.
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Measuring \Meas"ur*ing\, a.
   Used in, or adapted for, ascertaining measurements, or
   dividing by measure.
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   {Measuring faucet}, a faucet which permits only a given
      quantity of liquid to pass each time it is opened, or one
      by means of which the liquid which passes can be measured.
      

   {Measuring worm} (Zool.), the larva of any geometrid moth.
      They are so called because they move by a process in which
      they first pull the rear legs forward toward their front
      legs, forming a loop which resembles the process of
      measuring with a tape measure. The motion is completed by
      subsequently moving the front legs forward to an advanced
      position. See {Geometrid}.
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Measure \Meas"ure\, 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.
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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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      valuational, valuative