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mål — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • amount noun A quantity of something, especially something that can't easily be counted as separate units.
  • gauge verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
  • goal noun Something a person is aiming or working to achieve.
  • language noun A system of words and grammar used by a community to communicate.
  • objective adjective Based on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions.
  • purpose noun The reason something exists or is done; its intended goal.
  • size noun The physical dimensions, extent, or amount of something.
  • target noun Something aimed at, such as a mark used for shooting practice.
  • thrust noun A sudden strong push or lunge forward.

Senses

mål is used for these senses in English:

  • amount A quantity or volume.
  • finish line (sports) A line marking the end of a race.
  • gauge A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
  • language (countable) A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.
  • objective A goal that is striven for.
  • purpose The end for which something is done, is made or exists.
  • target A butt or mark to shoot at, as for practice, or to test the accuracy of a firearm, or the force of a projectile.
  • target A goal or objective.

amount — full definition

  1. noun A quantity of something, especially something that can't easily be counted as separate units.
  2. verb To add up to, or be equivalent to, a certain total or level of significance.

gauge — full definition

  1. verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
  2. verb To estimate or judge, especially something hard to measure directly, like a mood or reaction.
  3. noun An instrument used for measuring, or the standard measurement itself (such as the thickness of wire or sheet metal, or the diameter of a shotgun barrel).

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