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1 a
(1): an adequate or due portion
(2): a moderate degree
; also : moderation
, temperance
(3): a fixed or suitable limit : bounds <rich beyond measure> b: the dimensions, capacity, or amount of something ascertained by measuring c: an estimate of what is to be expected (as of a person or situation) d
(1): a measured quantity
(2): amount
, degree2 a: an instrument or utensil for measuring b
(1): a standard or unit of measurement
— see weight table
(2): a system of standard units of measure <metric measure>3: the act or process of measuring4 a
(1): melody
, tune
(2): dance
; especially : a slow and stately dance b: rhythmic structure or movement : cadence : as
(1): poetic rhythm measured by temporal quantity or accent
; specifically : meter
(2): musical time c
(1): a grouping of a specified number of musical beats located between two consecutive vertical lines on a staff
(2): a metrical unit : foot5: an exact divisor of a number6: a basis or standard of comparison <wealth is not a measure of happiness>7: a step planned or taken as a means to an end
; specifically : a proposed legislative act
— for good measure
: in addition to the minimum required : as an extra
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