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medir — 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.
  • mete verb To mete out: to deal out or distribute something, especially punishment or reward.
  • size noun The physical dimensions, extent, or amount of something.

Senses

medir is used for these senses in English:

  • gauge (transitive) To measure or determine with a gauge; to measure the capacity of.
  • mete (transitive, usually with “out”) To dispense, measure in order to dispense, allot (especially punishment, reward etc.).
  • size (military) To take the height of men, in order to place them in the ranks according to their stature.

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.

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