Man is the measure ... the measurer.
Measures originated from human anatomy. Metrology has moved from man the measure to man the measurer. This transformation is documented using examples taken from the history of metrology. The outcome measure are units constructed and maintained for their utility, constancy and generality.
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Adler Institute, Chicago, IL, USA.
D000886:Anthropometry / Q000266:history*; D049669:History, 16th Century; D049690:History, Ancient; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014894:Weights and Measures / Q000266:history*