seift — meaning in English

English meaning

• measure verb To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.

Senses

seift is used for these senses in English:

• fig leaf (figuratively) Anything used to conceal something undesirable or that one does not want to be discovered.
• measure (in plural) Actions designed to achieve some purpose; plans. [from 17th c.]

measure — full definition

1. verb To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.
2. noun A standard unit or amount used for comparison or quantity.
3. noun An action taken to achieve a particular goal, especially in an official or legal context.

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