AND AMOUNT (7 letters) The term 'full measure' can be defined as the ENTIRETY or AMOUNT of something. It is often used to describe a situation in which someone has been given everything they need or deserve. The term is derived from the Latin phrase 'plena mensura, ' which translates to 'full measure.' In other words, it is a phrase that implies that someone has been given the full AMOUNT of something that they are due.