Thesaurus: admeasure

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1. v. t. To measure.
2. v. t. To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture.
3. v. t. The measure of a thing; dimensions; size.
4. v. t. Formerly, the adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common. This was by writ of admeasurement, directed to the sheriff.
5. v. determine the quantity of someone's share
6. 1. To measure. 2. (Law) To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture. Blackstone. 2. The measure of a thing; dimensions; size. 3. (Law) Formerly, the adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common. This was by writ of admeasurement, directed to the sheriff.
7. To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment;as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture. Blackstone.
8. v. determine the quantity of someone's share