Admeasuring — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ad-ˈme-zhər/ ad·mea·sure

Meaning & Definition of Admeasuring

Admeasuring (verb)

  1. to determine the proper share of, apportion

Admeasuring (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in handing out, sharing (out)

    similar: administering, dealing, dispensing, dividing, doling out, handing out, measuring, metering, meting (out), parceling (out), parting, portioning, prorating, sharing (out), splitting, allocating, allotting, allowing, apportioning, assigning, distributing, lotting, rationing, according, awarding, giving, granting, earmarking, reserving, chipping in, contributing, donating, reallocating, reapportioning, reassigning, redistributing
    opposite: begrudging, denying, depriving (of), keeping, retaining, stinting, withholding, appropriating, arrogating, confiscating

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Admeasuring

The most common words with a similar meaning to Admeasuring:

administering, dealing, dispensing, dividing, doling out, handing out, measuring, metering, meting (out), parceling (out), parting, portioning, prorating, sharing (out), splitting, allocating, allotting, allowing, apportioning, assigning, distributing, lotting, rationing, according, awarding, giving, granting, earmarking, reserving, chipping in, contributing, donating, reallocating, reapportioning, reassigning, redistributing

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Admeasuring

Words with the opposite meaning of Admeasuring:

begrudging, denying, depriving (of), keeping, retaining, stinting, withholding, appropriating, arrogating, confiscating

Word Forms of Admeasuring

Inflections: admeasured

Origin & Etymology of Admeasuring

alteration (with initial a- conformed to Latin ad- ad-) of Middle English amesuren "to keep within measure, take the measure of," borrowed from Anglo-French amesurer, admesurer, from a- (going back to Latin ad-) + mesurer "to measure:2"

First known use: 1534

Frequently Asked Questions about Admeasuring

What does "Admeasuring" mean?

"Admeasuring" means to determine the proper share of, apportion. As a verb, it is defined as: to determine the proper share of, apportion.

What is another word for "Admeasuring"?

Other words for "Admeasuring" include administering, dealing, dispensing, dividing, doling out, handing out, measuring and metering. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Admeasuring" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Admeasuring"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Admeasuring". Common alternatives include administering, dealing, dispensing, dividing, doling out, handing out, measuring, metering, meting (out) and parceling (out).

What is the opposite of "Admeasuring"?

Antonyms of "Admeasuring" include begrudging, denying, depriving (of), keeping, retaining, stinting, withholding and appropriating.

Is "Admeasuring" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Admeasuring" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Admeasuring"?

"Admeasuring" is pronounced /ad-ˈme-zhər/ and divided into syllables as ad·mea·sure.

What is the origin of the word "Admeasuring"?

"Admeasuring" comes from alteration (with initial a- conformed to Latin ad- ad-) of Middle English amesuren "to keep within measure, take the measure of," borrowed from Anglo-French amesurer, admesurer, from a- (going back to Latin ad-) + mesurer "to measure:2". First known use: 1534.

What is another word for "Admeasuring" meaning "as in handing out, sharing (out)"?

When "Admeasuring" (verb) means as in handing out, sharing (out), synonyms include administering, dealing, dispensing, dividing, doling out and handing out. Opposites in this sense include begrudging, denying, depriving (of) and keeping.