Mensuration
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The branch of mathematics that deals with measurement, especially the derivation and use of algebraic formulae to measure the areas and volumes of geometric figures.
Measure
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.To estimate the unit size of something.To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The quantity, size, weight, distance or capacity of a substance compared to a designated standard.An (unspecified) quantity or capacity :The precise designated distance between two objects or points.The act of measuring.A musical designation consisting of all notes and or rests delineated by two vertical bars; an equal and regular division of the whole of a composition.A rule, ruler or measuring stick.A tactic, strategy or piece of legislation.A function that assigns a non-negative number to a given set following the mathematical nature that is common among length, volume, probability and the like.An indicator; Something used to assess some property.
Example sentence: The measure of a man is what he does with power.