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measuring

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/ˈmɛʒərɪŋ/ · meas-ur-ing

To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something.

Meanings

verbformal

To ascertain the dimensions, quantity, or capacity of something.

کسی چیز کی ابعاد، مقدار یا صلاحیت کا تعین کرنا۔

پیمائش

peemaiash

Formal: ماپنا

Synonyms

assessevaluategaugeجانچنااندازہ لگاناپرکھنا

Antonyms

ignoreneglectdisregardنظرانداز کرناغفلتتوجہ نہ دینا

Common Collocations

  • measuring cup
  • measuring tape
  • measuring stick

Example Sentences

She is measuring the width of the table.

وہ میز کی چوڑائی ماپ رہی ہے۔

Woh maiz ki chaurai maap rahi hai.

He spends his time measuring ingredients for the recipe.

وہ نسخے کے لئے اجزاء کی پیمائش کرنے میں وقت گزارتا ہے۔

Woh naskay ke liye ajza ki peemaiash karne mein waqt guzarta hai.

The construction workers are measuring the foundation.

تعمیراتی مزدور بنیاد کی پیمائش کر رہے ہیں۔

Tameerati mazdoor buniyad ki peemaiash kar rahe hain.

Easily Confused With

measuring up:Measuring up refers to meeting a standard, while measuring is about determining size or amount.

Word Family

measure
verbماپنا
measurement
nounپیمائش
measurable
adjectiveپیمائش کرنے کے قابل

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a ruler when you think of measuring.

Visualize someone using a measuring tape to see the size of a room.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "mesurer" — to measure

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from its Old French roots, relating to the action of determining the size, amount, or degree of something.