- διαμετρέω
- to measure out
- 1. to measure through, out or off , χῶρον δ. to measure lists for combat, [8th/7th c.BC]:—;Pass., ἡμέρα διαμεμετρημένη measured by the clepsydra , [Refs 4th c.BC]
2. to measure out in portions, distribute , [5th/4th c.BC], etc.:—;Mid. to have measured out to one, receive as one's share , Orac. ap. [Refs 5th c.BC, 5th/4th c.BC] (ML)