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verb
To measure absolutely the height, latitude and longitude of a point on the earth.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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verb
To measure accurately and precisely the position of an object. Not to be confused with refinement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: government, military, politics, war
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verb
determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: measure, measure out
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: decide, make up one's mind, determine
Narrower terms: shoot, triangulate, caliper, calliper, calibrate
History
First attested in 1653; borrowed from Latin mēnsūrātus, perfect passive participle of mēnsūrō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of measure.
