English Dictionary
◊ PLEASURE
pleasure
n 1: a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people
desire to experience; "he was tingling with pleasure"
[syn: {pleasance}] [ant: {pain}]
2: something or someone that provides pleasure; a source of
happiness; "a joy to behold"; "the pleasure of his
company"; "the new car is a delight" [syn: {joy}, {delight}]
3: a formal expression; "he serves at the pleasure of the
President"
4: an activity that affords enjoyment; "he puts duty before
pleasure"
5: sexual gratification; "he took his pleasure of her"
English Computing Dictionary
◊ DID YOU MEAN MEASURE?
measure
To ascertain or appraise by comparing to a
{standard}; to apply a {metric}.
(1996-12-27)