Definition

The process of measuring and dividing something into parts or shares.

Example

The admeasurement of the land was necessary before the sale could proceed.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new project that requires admeasurement of the land?

Yeah, I think it's pretty interesting how they determine the dimensions.

Exactly! I wonder how they decide on the admeasurement process.

It must involve a lot of precise calculations and comparisons.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Admeasurement is formed from "ad-" (meaning to or toward) and "measure" (from Latin "metiri", meaning to measure) and "-ment" (a suffix indicating the result or process). The word refers to the process of measuring something or the result of that measurement.

Memory Tip

Think of 'measuring' something and the 'ad-' meaning 'toward' — admeasurement is the process of measuring something.

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