The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.
The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
The act of determining the relations of an object, such as genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification
The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part
The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent.
Bringing to an end; termination; limit.
Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.
A rough calculation or assessment of the value, size, or cost of something.
A document (or verbal notification) specifying how much a job is likely to cost.
An upper limitation on some positive quantity.
To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data.
To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data.