commensuration

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of bringing things to a common measure or level.

  - "The commensuration of salaries is necessary for fairness in the workplace."
  - "The commensuration of sizes allows for accurate comparisons."

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Variants

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commensurate , commensurately , commensuration , commensurations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'commensurare', meaning 'to measure together'.

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Trivia

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1. Commensuration is not a commonly used word in everyday language.

2. The concept of commensuration has been used since ancient times in various cultures and disciplines.

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Related Concepts

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1. Comparison: Commensuration is a form of comparison where things are brought to a common measure or level.

2. Standardization: Commensuration is related to standardization as both involve bringing things to a common measure or level.

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Quotes

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1. … athletes are rewarded "commensurate" with their fame, not their intrinsic talent …

   - Frank Deford,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},21 Dec. 1987

2. The last of the string family, the double bass, is the largest of all and must be played standing. Because it is seen in jazz bands, it has recently taken on an importance more nearly "commensurate" with its size.

   - Aaron Copland,{it}What to Listen for in Music{/it},(1957) 1988

3. I find it interesting that the meanest life, the poorest existence, is attributed to God's will, but as human beings become more affluent, as their living standard and style begin to ascend the material scale, God descends the scale of responsibility at a "commensurate" speed.

   - Maya Angelou,{it}I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings{/it},1969

4. Because the effects of tobacco are slow—and iterative—and produce diseases that have other causes and explanations, often later in life, they seldom arouse fear "commensurate" with their impact.

   - Allan M. Brandt,{it}The Cigarette Century{/it},(2007) 2009

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Culture

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Commensuration has been used in various fields such as economics, physics, and philosophy. In economics, commensuration is used to compare different currencies or economic indicators. In physics, it is used to compare physical quantities. In philosophy, commensuration is used to compare different concepts or ideas.

How to Memorize "commensuration"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize two objects being measured against each other to understand the concept of commensuration.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'commensuration' with the idea of bringing things to a common measure or level.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Compare and Measure' to remember the meaning of commensuration.

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