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Vocab Ch. 8
Measurement
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English
12th Grade
01/22/2013

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caliber
Definition
quality or degree of excellence
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commensurate
Definition
corresponding, proportionate, or equal in measure or extent
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congruent
Definition
agreeing, harmonious, or coming together
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correlate
Definition
to make an orderly connection, or to show a mutual relationship between different items
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incidence
Definition
rate, range, or amount of occurrence or influence
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twain
Definition
two
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avoirdupois
Definition
a system of weights based upon a pound of sixteen ounces
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tare
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the weight of an empty container or vehicle; or an allowance made for the weight of a container
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sector
Definition
a section or division of an area
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scope
Definition
range or extent or understanding or of any activity
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latitude
Definition
the angular distance north or south of the equator on the earth's surface; freedom from narrow limits
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longitude
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the angular distance east or west on the earth's surface
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microcosm
Definition
a little world or miniature universe; or a representation on a small scale
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