Convexity vs. Measure — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Convexity and Measure
Definitions
Convexity➦
The state of being convex.
Measure➦
A reference standard or sample used for the quantitative comparison of properties
The standard kilogram is maintained as a measure of mass.
Convexity➦
A convex surface, body, part, or line.
Measure➦
A unit specified by a scale, such as an inch, or by variable conditions, such as a day's march.
Convexity➦
The state of being convex.
Measure➦
A system of measurement, such as the metric system.
Convexity➦
A convex line or surface.
Measure➦
The dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something as ascertained by comparison with a standard
Curtains made to measure.
Took his measure for the suit jacket.
Convexity➦
(finance) A measure of the curvature in the relationship between the prices and yields of bonds.
Measure➦
A device used for measuring.
Convexity➦
The state of being convex; the exterior surface of a convex body; roundness.
A smooth, uniform convexity and rotundity of a globe.
Measure➦
The act of measuring
By measure the picture was four feet tall.
Convexity➦
The property possessed by a convex shape
Measure➦
An evaluation or a basis of comparison
"the final measure of the worth of a society" (Joseph Wood Krutch).
Convexity➦
A shape that curves or bulges outward
Measure➦
Extent or degree
The problem was in large measure caused by his carelessness.
Measure➦
A definite quantity that has been measured out
A measure of wine.
Measure➦
A fitting amount
A measure of recognition.
Measure➦
A limited amount or degree
A measure of goodwill.
Measure➦
Limit; bounds
Generosity knowing no measure.
Measure➦
Appropriate restraint; moderation
"The union of ... fervor with measure, passion with correctness, this surely is the ideal" (William James).
Measure➦
An action taken as a means to an end; an expedient
Measures taken to improve energy efficiency.
Measure➦
A law or ballot initiative adopted by a legislature as a remedy for a problem.
Measure➦
Poetic meter.
Measure➦
(Music) The metric unit between two bars on the staff; a bar.
Measure➦
To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of
Measured the height of the ceiling.
Measure➦
To mark, lay out, or establish dimensions for by measuring
Measure off an area.
Measure➦
To mark off or apportion, usually with reference to a given unit of measurement
Measure out a pint of milk.
Measure➦
To allot or distribute as if by measuring; mete
The revolutionary tribunal measured out harsh justice.
Measure➦
To estimate by evaluation or comparison
"I gave them an account ... of the situation as far as I could measure it" (Winston S. Churchill).
Measure➦
To bring into comparison
She measured her power with that of a dangerous adversary.
Measure➦
To serve as a measure of
The inch measures length.
Measure➦
To consider or choose with care; weigh
He measures his words with caution.
Measure➦
(Archaic) To travel over
"We must measure twenty miles today" (Shakespeare).
Measure➦
To be of a specific measurement
The room measures 12 by 20 feet.
Measure➦
To take a measurement.
Measure➦
To allow of measurement
White sugar measures more easily than brown.
Measure➦
A prescribed quantity or extent.
Measure➦
(obsolete) Moderation, temperance.
Measure➦
A limit that cannot be exceeded; a bound. (Now chiefly in set phrases.)
Measure➦
An (unspecified) portion or quantity.
Measure➦
The act or result of measuring.
Measure➦
A receptacle or vessel of a standard size, capacity etc. as used to deal out specific quantities of some substance.
A measure of salt
Measure➦
A standard against which something can be judged; a criterion.
Honesty is the true measure of a man.
Measure➦
Any of various standard units of capacity.
The villagers paid a tithe of a thousand measures of corn.
Measure➦
A unit of measurement.
Measure➦
The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.)
Measure➦
The act or process of measuring.
Measure➦
A ruler, measuring stick, or graduated tape used to take measurements.
Measure➦
A number which is contained in a given number a number of times without a remainder; a divisor or factor.
The greatest common measure of two or more numbers
Measure➦
(geology) A bed or stratum.
Coal measures; lead measures
Measure➦
(mathematics) A function that assigns a non-negative number to a given set following the mathematical nature that is common among length, volume, probability and the like.
Measure➦
Metrical rhythm.
Measure➦
A melody.
Measure➦
A dance.
Measure➦
(poetry) The manner of ordering and combining the quantities, or long and short syllables; meter; rhythm; hence, a metrical foot.
A poem in iambic measure
Measure➦
(music) A musical designation consisting of all notes and or rests delineated by two vertical bars; an equal and regular division of the whole of a composition; a bar.
Measure➦
A course of action.
Measure➦
(in plural) Actions designed to achieve some purpose; plans.
Measure➦
A piece of legislation.
Measure➦
To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
We measured the temperature with a thermometer.
You should measure the angle with a spirit level.
Measure➦
(stative) To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)
The window measured two square feet.
Measure➦
To estimate the unit size of something.
I measure that at 10 centimetres.
Measure➦
To judge, value, or appraise.
Measure➦
To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.
Measure➦
(rare) To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.
Measure➦
To adjust by a rule or standard.
Measure➦
To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off.
Measure➦
A standard of dimension; a fixed unit of quantity or extent; an extent or quantity in the fractions or multiples of which anything is estimated and stated; hence, a rule by which anything is adjusted or judged.
Measure➦
An instrument by means of which size or quantity is measured, as a graduated line, rod, vessel, or the like.
False ells and measures be brought all clean adown.
Measure➦
The dimensions or capacity of anything, reckoned according to some standard; size or extent, determined and stated; estimated extent; as, to take one's measure for a coat.
The measure thereof is longer than the earth, and broader than the sea.
Measure➦
The contents of a vessel by which quantity is measured; a quantity determined by a standard; a stated or limited quantity or amount.
It is like leaven which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal.
Measure➦
Extent or degree not excessive or beyong bounds; moderation; due restraint; esp. in the phrases, in measure; with measure; without or beyond measure.
Hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure.
Measure➦
Determined extent, not to be exceeded; limit; allotted share, as of action, influence, ability, or the like; due proportion.
Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days.
Measure➦
The quantity determined by measuring, especially in buying and selling; as, to give good or full measure.
Measure➦
Undefined quantity; extent; degree.
There is a great measure of discretion to be used in the performance of confession.
Measure➦
Regulated division of movement
Measure➦
A number which is contained in a given number a number of times without a remainder; as in the phrases, the common measure, the greatest common measure, etc., of two or more numbers; a denominator. See common denominator under denominator.
Measure➦
A step or definite part of a progressive course or policy; a means to an end; an act designed for the accomplishment of an object; as, political measures; prudent measures; an inefficient measure.
His majesty found what wrong measures he had taken in the conferring that trust, and lamented his error.
Measure➦
The act of measuring; measurement.
Measure➦
Beds or strata; as, coal measures; lead measures.
Say to her, we have measured many milesTo tread a measure with her on this grass.
Measure➦
To ascertain by use of a measuring instrument; to compute or ascertain the extent, quantity, dimensions, or capacity of, by a certain rule or standard; to take the dimensions of; hence, to estimate; to judge of; to value; to appraise.
Great are thy works, Jehovah, infiniteThy power! what thought can measure thee?
Measure➦
To serve as the measure of; as, the thermometer measures changes of temperature.
Measure➦
To pass throught or over in journeying, as if laying off and determining the distance.
A true devoted pilgrim is not wearyTo measure kingdoms with his feeble steps.
Measure➦
To adjust by a rule or standard.
To secure a contented spirit, measure your desires by your fortunes, not your fortunes by your desires.
Measure➦
To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; - often with out or off.
With what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
That portion of eternity which is called time, measured out by the sun.
Measure➦
To make a measurement or measurements.
Measure➦
To result, or turn out, on measuring; as, the grain measures well; the pieces measure unequally.
Measure➦
To be of a certain size or quantity, or to have a certain length, breadth, or thickness, or a certain capacity according to a standard measure; as, cloth measures three fourths of a yard; a tree measures three feet in diameter.
Measure➦
The act or process of measuring;
The measurements were carefully done
His mental measurings proved remarkably accurate
Measure➦
A basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated;
They set the measure for all subsequent work
Measure➦
How much there is of something that you can quantify
Measure➦
Any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal;
The situation called for strong measures
The police took steps to reduce crime
Measure➦
A statute in draft before it becomes law;
They held a public hearing on the bill
Measure➦
(prosody) the accent in a metrical foot of verse
Measure➦
Musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats;
The orchestra omitted the last twelve bars of the song
Measure➦
Measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements
Measure➦
Determine the measurements of something or somebody, take measurements of;
Measure the length of the wall
Measure➦
Express as a number or measure or quantity;
Can you quantify your results?
Measure➦
Have certain dimensions;
This table surfaces measures 20inches by 36 inches
Measure➦
Place a value on; judge the worth of something;
I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional