measure

Definition

A prescribed quantity or extent.

Etymology

From Middle English mesure, from Old French mesure, from Latin mēnsūra (“a measure”), mētior (“to measure”, supine stem in mēns-) + -tūra. Largely displaced native Old English metan ("to measure" whence modern mete) and ġemet (“a measure”). See also -ure.

Example Sentences

• "I will correct thee in measure, and will not leaue thee altogether vnpunished."
• "Mom's rage has no measure."
• "Full to the utmost measure of what bliss Human desires can seek or apprehend."