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17 ) Measure to determine how much longer one object is than another, expressing the length difference in terms of a standard length unit. [2-md4] Local/National Standards:
Quick Answer. A linear measurement assigns a numerical value for the length of an object or between objects. Units of linear measure include inch, foot, meter, kilometer and mile. Linear measurements have one dimension, whereas square measurements have two dimensions and cubic measurements have three. Continue Reading.