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mittari — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • benchmark noun A standard used to judge or measure something.
  • clock noun A device that displays or measures the time of day.
  • gauge verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
  • indicator noun Something that shows or points to a condition, trend, or measurement.
  • instrument noun A tool, especially a precise one used for measuring, medical work, or scientific tasks.
  • measure verb To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.
  • meter noun A device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.
  • metric adjective Relating to the metric system of measurement, based on units like metres, litres, and grams.

Senses

mittari is used for these senses in English:

  • benchmark A standard by which something is evaluated or measured.
  • clock (British) The odometer of a motor vehicle.
  • gauge Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
  • geometrid moth (entomology) Any of the various moths of the family Geometridae.
  • indicator A meter or gauge.
  • instrument A measuring or displaying device.
  • measure A standard against which something can be judged; a criterion. [from 14th c.]
  • measure The size of someone or something, as ascertained by measuring. (Now chiefly in make to measure.) [from 14th c.]

benchmark — full definition

  1. noun A standard used to judge or measure something.
  2. noun A test used to measure the performance of computer hardware or software.
  3. verb To measure something’s performance against a standard or competitor.

clock — full definition

  1. noun A device that displays or measures the time of day.
  2. noun The odometer of a vehicle, which records distance travelled.
  3. verb To measure the time or speed of something.
  4. verb To notice or become aware of something.
  5. verb To illegally alter a vehicle's odometer to show a lower mileage.

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