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Quantification

Modification by a reference to quantity; the introduction of the element of quantity.

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Gradation 76% connected

The act of progressing by regular steps or orderly arrangement; the state of being graded or arranged in ranks; as, the gradation of castes.

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Graduation 76% connected

The act of graduating, or the state of being graduated; as, graduation of a scale; graduation at a college; graduation in color; graduation by evapor…

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Limitation 76% connected

The act of limiting; the state or condition of being limited; as, the limitation of his authority was approved by the council.

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Measure 76% connected

A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and s…

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Measurement 76% connected

The act or result of measuring; mensuration; as, measurement is required.

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Measuring 76% connected

of Measure

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Mensuration 76% connected

The act, process, or art, of measuring.

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Restriction 76% connected

The act of restricting, or state of being restricted; confinement within limits or bounds.

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Measure 74% connected

A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and s…

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Measure 74% connected

A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and s…

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