admeasure

English - Turkish

Definition of admeasure in English Turkish dictionary

ölçmek

ölç

English - English

Definition of admeasure in English English dictionary

To apportion

{v} to take the dimensions

determine the quantity of someone's share

This was by writ of admeasurement, directed to the sheriff

The measure of a thing; dimensions; size

Formerly, the adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common

To measure

{f} measure out, portion out; measure a ship (Nautical)

To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture

Hyphenation

ad·meas·ure

Etymology

[ ad-'me-zh&r, -'mA- ] (transitive verb.) 1641. Middle English amesuren, from Middle French amesurer, from a- + mesurer to measure.