Mass — meaning in English
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English meaning
- gauge verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
- measure verb To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.
- measurement noun The act or process of finding a size, quantity, or degree.
- metric adjective Relating to the metric system of measurement, based on units like metres, litres, and grams.
- peg noun A small wooden or metal pin used to fasten, hang, or mark something.
- stein noun A large mug, typically made of ceramic or glass, used for drinking beer.
Senses
Mass is used for these senses in English:
- gauge A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
- gauge (mathematics, analysis) A semi-norm; a function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space.
- measure An (unspecified) portion or quantity. [from 16th c.]
- measure A standard against which something can be judged; a criterion. [from 14th c.]
- measure (in plural) Actions designed to achieve some purpose; plans. [from 17th c.]
- measurement Value (quantity, magnitude, extent or amount) determined by an act of measuring.
- metric A measure for something; a means of deriving a quantitative measurement or approximation for otherwise qualitative phenomena (especially used in engineering).
- peg A step; a degree.
gauge — full definition
- verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
- verb To estimate or judge, especially something hard to measure directly, like a mood or reaction.
- 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).
measure — full definition
- verb To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.
- noun A standard unit or amount used for comparison or quantity.
- noun An action taken to achieve a particular goal, especially in an official or legal context.