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measure

/ˈmɛʒə/ /ˈmɛʒɚ/

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noun

Maß, Ausmaß

A prescribed quantity or extent.

Examples :

"The recipe calls for a precise measure of baking soda. "

Das Rezept verlangt ein genaues Maß an Backpulver.

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noun

Messung, Maß

The act or result of measuring.

Examples :

"The measure of the table's length was 60 centimeters. "

Das Maß der Tischlänge betrug 60 Zentimeter.

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noun

Metrum, Takt

Metrical rhythm.

Examples :

"The poem's intricate measure made it a challenging piece to memorize. "

Das komplizierte Metrum des Gedichts machte es zu einem anspruchsvollen Stück zum Auswendiglernen.

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noun

Maßnahme, Vorgehen

A course of action.

Examples :

"The school's new measure to improve student behavior is focusing on positive reinforcement. "

Die neue Maßnahme der Schule zur Verbesserung des Schülerverhaltens konzentriert sich auf positive Verstärkung.

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verb

Messen, ermitteln

To ascertain the quantity of a unit of material via calculated comparison with respect to a standard.

Examples :

"We measured the temperature with a thermometer. You should measure the angle with a spirit level."

Wir haben die Temperatur mit einem Thermometer gemessen. Sie sollten den Winkel mit einer Wasserwaage messen.

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verb

Messen, betragen

To be of (a certain size), to have (a certain measurement)

Examples :

"The window measured two square feet."

Das Fenster maß zwei Quadratfuß.

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verb

Messen, ermitteln

To estimate the unit size of something.

Examples :

"I measure that at 10 centimetres."

Ich messe das auf 10 Zentimeter.

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verb

Beurteilen, einschätzen

To judge, value, or appraise.

Examples :

"The teacher measured the student's understanding of fractions by asking challenging questions. "

Der Lehrer beurteilte das Verständnis der Schüler von Brüchen, indem er anspruchsvolle Fragen stellte.

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verb

Messen, abmessen

To obtain or set apart; to mark in even increments.

Examples :

"The teacher measured the ingredients in even teaspoons for the baking project. "

Der Lehrer maß die Zutaten in gleichmäßigen Teelöffeln für das Backprojekt ab.

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verb

Durchqueren, überqueren

To traverse, cross, pass along; to travel over.

Examples :

"The hiker measured the mountain path, carefully following the trail markers. "

Der Wanderer durchquerte den Bergpfad und folgte dabei sorgfältig den Wegmarkierungen.

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verb

Messen, beurteilen

To adjust by a rule or standard.

Examples :

"The teacher measured the students' progress by their scores on the last test. "

Der Lehrer beurteilte den Fortschritt der Schüler anhand ihrer Ergebnisse im letzten Test.

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verb

Abmessen, zumessen

To allot or distribute by measure; to set off or apart by measure; often with out or off.

Examples :

"The teacher measured out the crayons, giving each student a small, equal amount. "

Der Lehrer maß die Buntstifte ab und gab jedem Schüler eine kleine, gleiche Menge.

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