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"; "measure out the length of the wall";
   - mensurate [rare], measure out
    
2. Determine or express the amount or quantity of something
   "he measured the amount of rice left";
   - quantify, quantitate
    
3. Have certain dimensions
   "This table surfaces measures 20 inches by 36 inches"
    
4. Estimate or determine the nature, value, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
   "We need to measure the impact of these changes";
   - evaluate, valuate [N. Amer], assess, appraise, value, scope, apprise [Brit, archaic], apprize [archaic]
    
5. Compare or judge by a standard
   "Don't measure yourself against unrealistic ideals"

Derived forms: measurings

See also: qualify

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

Encyclopedia: Measuring, Selection and Placement Center