Measured
Translation- Measured
- 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. [1913 Webster]
2. To serve as the measure of; as, the thermometer measures changes of temperature. [1913 Webster]
3. To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off and determining the distance. [1913 Webster]
A true devoted pilgrim is not weary To measure kingdoms with his feeble steps. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
4. To adjust by a rule or standard. [1913 Webster]
To secure a contented spirit, measure your desires by your fortunes, not your fortunes by your desires. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
5. To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; -- often with out or off. [1913 Webster]
With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. --Matt. vii. 2. [1913 Webster]
That portion of eternity which is called time, measured out by the sun. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
{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. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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measured — 1> измеренный Ex: measured mile мерная миля 2> взвешенный, рассчитанный, обдуманный; осторожный, осмотрительный Ex: measured words обдуманные слова Ex: with measured insolence с нарочитой дерзостью 3> сдержанный; неторопливый Ex: to speak in… … Новый большой англо-русский словарь
measured — adj. 1) измеренный; measured mile 2) обдуманный, взвешенный;сдержанный, неторопливый (о речи) 3) размеренный, ритмичный; measured tread … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера
Measured — Meas ured, a. Regulated or determined by a standard; hence, equal; uniform; graduated; limited; moderated; as, he walked with measured steps; he expressed himself in no measured terms. {Meas ured*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
measured — ˈmeʒəd прил. 1) измеренный measured mile 2) обдуманный, взвешенный; сдержанный, неторопливый (о речи) 3) мерный, размеренный … Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь
measured — measuredly, adv. measuredness, n. /mezh euhrd/, adj. 1. ascertained or apportioned by measure: The race was over the course of a measured mile. 2. accurately regulated or proportioned. 3. regular or uniform, as in movement; rhythmical: to walk… … Universalium
measured — adjective Date: 14th century 1. marked by due proportion 2. a. marked by rhythm ; regularly recurrent < a measured gait > b. metrical 3. deliberate, calculated < a measured response > • measuredly … New Collegiate Dictionary
measured — adjective a) That has been determined by measurement. He ran over a measured mile. b) Deliberate but restrained. He argued in measured tones … Wiktionary
measured — 1) измеренный 2) замеренный – be measured – measured variable … Англо-русский технический словарь
measured — измеренный, зарегистрированный * * * измеренный, зарегистрированный … Англо-русский словарь нефтегазовой промышленности
measured — взвешенный … Англо-русский словарь по экологии
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