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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:
A direct measurement is when you take it against an international standard (a meter for example), while an indirect measurement is when you measure something against something that isn't standard (she must be 5'11 because he's 6'2 and just a bit taller.)