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The word measure, even if we limit ourselves to the noun, has many facets. Clearly, a scientist mainly uses it in the sense of "quantification of a phenomenon", i.e. value-free. In other circles, it is used to describe actions taken to change something: "draconian measures". I would like to hear from various quarters, what other uses of the word spring to your mind, and what you think are the original viz. the derived meanings..
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in music, the word is used to describe regular divisions of a piece. they are defined by the meter. kind of like a ruler... you know, a foot-stick. 
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There's always, "The measure of a man". Which could, I suppose, have a double meaning. 
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... how do you pronounce it? Around here, it's said, "MEH-sher", but I often hear (especially on TV) "MAY-sher".
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as in your first pronouncizing, but with a z: MEH-zher.
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"The measure of a man" - and man as the measure of all things. This is the direction I would like to explore. Where, in the space of values, do you locate the word?
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And, of course...for good measure.
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and measure up--and the converse up to measure
in the garment trade there are 'standard measurement', (for some mythicly perfect person) and made to measure clothing, (couture).
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Where, in the space of values, do you locate the word?
I think the phrase the measure of a man, implies the quality of the man[sic] must measure up to a high standard. they must have integrity, and be hard-working, and kind, and generous.
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...a high standard. they must have integrity, and be hard-working, and kind, and generous.
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