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measure in Dutch

measure in Dutch is afstand, maat, hoeveelheid — measure means to find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.

measure in Dutch

afstand
noun
maat
noun
An (unspecified) portion or quantity. [from 16th c.]
hoeveelheid
noun
An (unspecified) portion or quantity. [from 16th c.]
maat
noun
maat
noun
The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.) [from 14th c.]
lat
noun
The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.) [from 14th c.]
liniaal
noun
The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.) [from 14th c.]
meetlat
noun
The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.) [from 14th c.]
regel
noun
The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.) [from 14th c.]
maat
noun
A standard against which something can be judged; a criterion. [from 14th c.]
maatstaf
noun
A standard against which something can be judged; a criterion. [from 14th c.]
meten
noun
The act or result of measuring.
meting
noun
The act or result of measuring.
maatregel
noun
(in plural) Actions designed to achieve some purpose; plans. [from 17th c.]
meten
verb
To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
meten
verb
To estimate the unit size of something.
schatten
verb
To estimate the unit size of something.
afmeten
verb

What does "measure" mean?

  1. verb To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.
    "She measured the window before ordering new curtains."
  2. noun A standard unit or amount used for comparison or quantity.
    "A liter is a common measure of volume."
  3. noun An action taken to achieve a particular goal, especially in an official or legal context.
    "The government introduced new measures to curb inflation."

measure in a sentence

  • She measured the window before ordering new curtains.
  • Scientists measured the temperature every hour.
  • A liter is a common measure of volume.
  • The government introduced new measures to curb inflation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "measure" in Dutch?

"measure" in Dutch is afstand, maat, hoeveelheid. measure means: To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.

How do you use "measure" in a sentence?

Example: "She measured the window before ordering new curtains." In Dutch, "measure" is afstand, maat, hoeveelheid.

Are there other ways to say "measure" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 13 translations listed for "measure": afstand, maat, hoeveelheid, lat, liniaal, meetlat.

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