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Source: WordNet (r) 1.7 

measuring
     n : the act or process of measuring; "the measurements were
         carefully done"; "his mental measurings proved remarkably
         accurate" [syn: measurement, measure, mensuration]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) 

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.

            Great are thy works, Jehovah, infinite Thy power!
            what thought can measure thee?        --Milton.

   2. To serve as the measure of; as, the thermometer measures
      changes of temperature.

   3. To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off
      and determining the distance.

            A true devoted pilgrim is not weary To measure
            kingdoms with his feeble steps.       --Shak.

   4. To adjust by a rule or standard.

            To secure a contented spirit, measure your desires
            by your fortunes, not your fortunes by your desires.
                                                  --Jer. Taylor.

   5. To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by
      measure; -- often with out or off.

            With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to
            you again.                            --Matt. vii.
                                                  2.

            That portion of eternity which is called time,
            measured out by the sun.              --Addison.

   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.
Measuring \Meas"ur*ing\, a.
   Used in, or adapted for, ascertaining measurements, or
   dividing by measure.

   Measuring faucet, a faucet which permits only a given
      quantity of liquid to pass each time it is opened, or one
      by means of which the liquid which passes can be measured.
      

   Measuring worm (Zo["o]l.), the larva of any geometrid moth.
      See Geometrid.