instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something

express as a number or measure or quantity

determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of

evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of

have certain dimensions

a measure used in computing board feet

measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

a mechanical measuring stick used by shoe fitters to measure the length and width of your foot