Measure
Measure
Max Newman
Measure can mean:
- To perform a Measurement.
- In Mathematics, a measure is a way to assign non-negative real numbers to subsets of a given Set, in order to "measure their sizes or probabilities". See Measure (mathematics) for a treatment of the concept.
- In Music, a measure is a unit of time in Western music usually equalling the metric unit length. It represents a regular grouping of beats, a meter, as indicated in Musical notation by the Time signature. Measures are also called bars, since measures are separated by vertical bars (called bar lines) in Musical notation.
- In Civics, a measure is a legislative bill, a ballot measure, or enactment.
- In War, a measure is some tactic used by a friend or a foe; an opposing tactic is called a Countermeasure; an opposing tactic to a countermeasure can be called a counter countermeasure, etc.
- In Politics, especially of a dictatorial nature, a measure is usually an Euphemism for suppressing a particular perceived Enemy.
- In Functional programming, a measure is a method of proving that a function will terminate.
- In Geology and Mining, a Coal measure is a Stratum or seam of coal.