pîvan — meaning in English

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.
• mete verb To mete out: to deal out or distribute something, especially punishment or reward.

Senses

pîvan is used for these senses in English:

• gauge (transitive) To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.
• measure To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.
• mete (transitive, usually with “out”) To dispense, measure in order to dispense, allot (especially punishment, reward etc.).

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).

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.