Meanings of Measure[ www.thefreedictionary.com] meas·ure (mzhr) noun. 1. Dimensions, quantity, or capacity as ascertained by comparison with a standard. 2. A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties: The standard kilogram is maintained as a measure of mass. 3. A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march. 4. A system of measurement, such as the metric system. 5. A device used for measuring. 6. The act of measuring. 7. An evaluation or a basis of comparison: "the final measure of the worth of a society" (Joseph Wood Krutch). See Synonyms at standard. 8. Extent or degree: The problem was in large measure caused by his carelessness. 9. A definite quantity that has been measured out: a measure of wine. 10. A fitting amount: a measure of recognition. 11. A limited amount or degree: a measure of good-will. 12. Limit; bounds: generosity knowing no measure. 13. Appropriate restraint; moderation: "The union of . . . fervor with measure, passion with correctness, this surely is the ideal" (William James). 14. An action taken as a means to an end; an expedient. Often used in the plural: desperate measures. 15. A legislative bill or enactment. 16. Poetic meter. 17. Music The metric unit between two bars on the staff; a bar.

Synonyms for solution: From www.thefreedictionary.com solution - a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places" answer, result, solvent, resolution statement - a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day" denouement - the final resolution of the main complication of a literary or dramatic work 3. solution - a method for solving a problem; "the easy solution is to look it up in the handbook" METHOD - or a WAY of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps) silver bullet - a simple guaranteed solution for a difficult problem; "no silver bullet can make the world safe from terrorism" 4. solution - the set of values that give a true statement when substituted into an equation root set - (mathematics) an abstract collection of numbers or symbols; "the set of prime numbers is infinite" 5. solution - the successful action of solving a problem; "the solution took three hours" success - an attainment that is successful; "his success in the marathon was unexpected"; "his new play was a great success"