n. One who or that which measures.n. Specifically— One whose occupation or duty it is to measure land, commodities in market, etc.n. One who measures work on a building as a basis for contractors' pricesn. Formerly, an officer in the city of London who measured woolen cloths, coals, etc. Also called a meter. See alnager.n. An instrument or apparatus used in measuringn. In entomology, a measuring-worm.