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
- verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
- verb To estimate or judge, especially something hard to measure directly, like a mood or reaction.
- 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
- verb To find the size, amount, or degree of something using an instrument or standard.
- noun A standard unit or amount used for comparison or quantity.
- noun An action taken to achieve a particular goal, especially in an official or legal context.