commeasure

[ kuh-mezh-er ]

verb (used with object)

, com·meas·ured, com·meas·ur·ing.

1. to equal in measure or extent; be coextensive with.

commeasure

/ kəˈmɛʒə /

verb

1. tr to coincide with in degree, extent, quality, etc

Derived Forms

• comˈmeasurable, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of commeasure¹

First recorded in 1605–15; com- + measure

Related Words

• adjust
• even up