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measuring

/ˈmɛʒ.ə.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈmɛʒ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

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verb

Mesurer, quantifier

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."

Nous avons mesuré la température avec un thermomètre. Vous devriez mesurer l'angle avec un niveau à bulle.

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verb

Mesurer, faire

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

Examples :

"The window measured two square feet."

La fenêtre faisait deux pieds carrés.

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verb

Mesurer, évaluer

To estimate the unit size of something.

Examples :

"I measure that at 10 centimetres."

Je mesure cela à 10 centimètres.

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verb

Juger, évaluer

To judge, value, or appraise.

Examples :

"The teacher is measuring the students' understanding of the lesson through a quiz. "

Le professeur évalue la compréhension de la leçon par les élèves grâce à un quiz.

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verb

Mesurer, jauger

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

Examples :

"The carpenter is measuring the wood before cutting it to ensure it's the right size for the frame. "

Le charpentier mesure le bois avant de le couper pour s'assurer qu'il est de la bonne taille pour le cadre.

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verb

Traverser, franchir, parcourir

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

Examples :

"The hiker is measuring the mountain trail to see how far it is to the summit. "

Le randonneur traverse le sentier de montagne pour voir quelle est la distance jusqu'au sommet.

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verb

Mesurer

To adjust by a rule or standard.

Examples :

"The tailor is measuring the customer's arm length to ensure the sleeve fits properly. "

Le tailleur mesure la longueur du bras du client pour s'assurer que la manche s'ajuste correctement.

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verb

Mesurer, répartir

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

Examples :

"The baker is measuring out the flour to ensure each loaf of bread has the correct texture. "

Le boulanger mesure la farine pour s'assurer que chaque pain a la bonne texture.

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noun

Mesure

Act of measurement.

Examples :

"The carpenter's careful measuring ensured the table legs were all the same length. "

La mesure attentive du charpentier a garanti que les pieds de la table étaient tous de la même longueur.

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