Admeasure

Pronunciation: /ədˈmɛʒər/

Definitions of admeasure

verb to measure or apportion something, especially land

Example Sentences

A1 The tailor will admeasure the fabric before cutting it.

A2 The builder admeasured the land to determine the property boundaries.

B1 The surveyor admeasured the area to calculate the square footage.

B2 It is important to admeasure accurately when dividing assets in a divorce settlement.

C1 The architect admeasured the space to create an efficient floor plan for the office building.

C2 The engineer admeasured the dimensions of the bridge to ensure it met safety regulations.

Examples of admeasure in a Sentence

formal The judge will admeasure the land before dividing it among the heirs.

informal Let's admeasure the snacks so everyone gets an equal share.

slang I'll admeasure the chores so we can finish quickly.

figurative She admeasured her time between work and hobbies to find a balance.

Grammatical Forms of admeasure

• past tense: admeasured
• plural: admeasurements
• comparative: more admeasure
• superlative: most admeasure
• present tense: admeasure
• future tense: will admeasure
• perfect tense: has admeasured
• continuous tense: is admeasuring
• singular: admeasure
• positive degree: admeasure
• infinitive: to admeasure
• gerund: admeasuring
• participle: admeasured

Origin and Evolution of admeasure

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'admeasure' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'admesurer' which came from the Latin word 'admēnsūrāre' meaning to measure out.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'admeasure' has retained its meaning of measuring out or apportioning, but its usage has become less common in modern English compared to earlier centuries.