| abscissa |
the distance of a point from the vertical axis of a graph as measured parallel to the horizontal axis. (Cf. ordinate.) |
| absolute pitch |
the exact pitch of a single musical tone as determined by its rate of vibrations as measured on a standard scale. [1/2 definitions] |
| absolute temperature |
temperature measured on a scale in which zero equals the lowest temperature that can be obtained physically. |
| acreage |
an area or areas of land measured in acres; acres collectively. [1/2 definitions] |
| alt.2 |
abbreviation of "altitude," the height of a given object or location above a specified base, such as sea level or earth, esp. the angular distance of a celestial body, measured from the horizon. |
| altitude |
in astronomy, the angular distance of a celestial body, measured from the horizon. [1/4 definitions] |
| angle1 |
the space between the lines of such a figure as measured in degrees, the number of which reflects the amount of turning that would be required to move one of the lines so that it meets and overlaps the other. [1/10 definitions] |
| angular |
measured by the degrees of an arc. [1/3 definitions] |
| appreciable |
capable of being perceived, measured, or estimated. |
| around |
in size measured by circumference. [1/13 definitions] |
| azimuth |
an arc measured horizontally and clockwise from a point north, in navigation, or a point south, in astronomy, to another point where a vertical circle intersects the horizon. [1/2 definitions] |
| barometric pressure |
the pressure of the earth's atmosphere, as measured by a barometer; atmospheric pressure. |
| biomass |
the quantity of living matter in a particular habitat measured by weight of organisms per unit of habitat area or by weight or volume of organisms per unit of habitat volume. |
| blood pressure |
the pressure of the blood against the inner wall of blood vessels, esp. the arteries or the heart, as exerted by the contractions of the heart muscles, often measured as an indicator of physical health. |
| breadth |
distance from side to side measured perpendicularly to length; width. [1/3 definitions] |
| broad |
measured from one side to the other. [1/7 definitions] |
| candlepower |
in optics, intensity of light as measured in candelas. |
| capacity |
the total measured amount that can be contained. [1/6 definitions] |
| clepsydra |
an ancient device that measured the passage of time by means of a regulated flow of water through an opening; water clock. |
| compression ratio |
in an internal-combustion engine, the ratio of the largest to the smallest volume of a cylinder measured at the top and bottom of the piston stroke. |
| cordage |
the amount of wood in a specified area as measured in cords. [1/2 definitions] |