Canadian English Meaning of admeasure

measure

Other Canadian English words related to measure

synonyms

• administer
• deal
• dispense
• distribute
• divide
• dole out
• hand out
• a lot
• measure
• (distribute)
• part
• portion
• share (out)
• split
• agreement
• allocate
• allot
• allow
• apportion
• assign
• award
• contribute
• grant
• dole out
• metre
• prorate
• ration
• reserve
• chip in
• donate
• Earmark
• give
• Reallocate
• Reassign
• Redistribute

antonyms

• deny
• deprive (of)
• keep
• retain
• appropriate
• begrudge
• stint
• withhold
• arrogant
• confiscate

Definitions and Meaning of admeasure in English

Wordnet

admeasure (v)

determine the quantity of someone's share

Webster

admeasure (v. t.)

To measure.

To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common of pasture.

The measure of a thing; dimensions; size.

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.

FAQs About the word admeasure

What is the Canadian English meaning of the word admeasure

measure

What is the English meaning of the word measure

determine the quantity of someone's shareTo measure., To determine the proper share of, or the proper apportionment; as, to admeasure dower; to admeasure common

What are the synonyms of the word measure

administer,deal,dispense,distribute,divide,dole out,hand out,a lot,measure,(distribute)

What are the antonyms of the word measure

deny,deprive (of),keep,retain,appropriate,begrudge,stint,withhold,arrogant,confiscate