этало́н — meaning in English

English meaning

• epitome noun A perfect example of a quality or type; the clearest possible embodiment of something.
• gauge verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
• model noun A small-scale or simplified copy of something, used to represent it.

Senses

этало́н is used for these senses in English:

• epitome The height; the best; the most vivid.
• gauge Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
• model A successful example to be copied, with or without modifications.

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).

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