Definition

1. Noun:
   • A unit or system for measuring length: "long measure" refers to a specific standard or unit used to determine the length, distance, or linear extent of an object. It is a traditional term for linear measurement.

Usage

• "Long measure" is a somewhat dated or specialized term. In modern contexts, terms like "linear measure," "unit of length," or simply "measurement" are more common. It is used to discuss systems of measurement for distance.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The surveyor used a chain as his long measure for the property boundaries.
  • In the old system, the rod and the furlong were important units of long measure.

Advanced Usage

• "Standard of long measure": Refers to an officially recognized unit for measuring length.
  • The meter is the international standard of long measure.

Variants and Related Words

• Linear measure (n): A more modern synonym for "long measure," referring to the measurement of length.
• Unit of length (n): A specific standard quantity used to express linear distance (e.g., inch, centimeter, mile).

Synonyms

• Linear measurement
• Length measurement

Related Phrases

• Tape measure (n): A flexible ruler used to measure size or distance.
• Surveyor's measure (n): A system of units (like chains and links) historically used in land surveying, which is a type of long measure.

Noun

1. a measure of length