Duncan (1986) objected to the use of the word measurement in relation to the nominal type, but Stevens (1975) said of his own definition of measurement that the assignment can be any consistent rule.
Definition of premise - a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion Definition of premise - a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion
1 To state or assume something as a proposition to an argument. 2  To make a premise.  To set forth beforehand, or as introductory to the main subject; to offer previously, as something to explain or aid in understanding what follows.