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
The English word premises comes from the Latin praemissa, which is both a feminine singular and a neuter plural form of praemissus, the past participle of praemittere, to send in advance, utter by way of preface, place in front, prefix..