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medidor — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gauge verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
  • jigger noun A small measuring cup used by bartenders to pour a precise amount of liquor, typically 1 to 1.5 fluid ounces.
  • meter noun A device that measures the amount of something, such as electricity, gas, or water used.

Senses

medidor is used for these senses in English:

  • gauge Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
  • jigger (US) A double-ended vessel, generally of stainless steel or other metal, one end of which typically measures 1½ fluid ounces (approx. 44 ml), the other typically 1 fluid ounce (approx. 30 ml).
  • measuring cup A kitchen utensil used primarily to measure the volume of liquid or bulk solid cooking ingredients.
  • meter A device that measures things.

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).

jigger — full definition

  1. noun A small measuring cup used by bartenders to pour a precise amount of liquor, typically 1 to 1.5 fluid ounces.
  2. noun An unspecified small device or gadget, used as a placeholder name.

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