ADMEAS'UREMENT, noun

1. The measuring of dimensions by a rule, as of a ship, cask, and the like.

2. The measure of a thing, or dimensions ascertained.

In these uses the word is equivalent to measurement, mensuration and measure.

3. The adjustment of proportion, or ascertainment of shares, as of dower or pasture held in common. This is done by

writ of admeasurement directed to the sheriff.