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Messen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Messen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to measure", "to gauge" or "to survey".
Essential properties of "messen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: messen
- Simple past: maß
- Participle: gemessen
irregulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "messen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To determine length, quantity, or capacity using an instrument/method"
- Definition: "To determine the length, quantity, or capacity of something using an instrument or specific method."
- Translation(s): to measure, to gauge, to survey
- Synonym(s): abmessen, vermessen
- Related word(s): Messung, Messgerät, Messwert
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er muss die Länge des Raumes messen.
- Sie messen die Temperatur jeden Morgen.
- Kannst du bitte die Höhe des Schrankes messen?
2.) "To compare something against a standard or measure"
- Definition: "To compare the size, quantity, or capacity of something with a standard or a measure."
- Translation(s): measure, compare
- Synonym(s): vergleichen
- Related word(s): Vergleich, Maßstab
📝 Some usage examples:
- Man kann seine Fortschritte an den Ergebnissen messen.
- Er misst seine Leistung an seinen vorherigen Ergebnissen.
- Die Qualität der Arbeit wird am Erfolg gemessen.
3.) "To compete or rival someone"
- Definition: "To participate in a competition or rival someone in terms of skill, strength, or knowledge."
- Translation(s): compete, rival, contend
- Synonym(s): Antreten, Wetteifern
- Related word(s): Wettbewerb, Konkurrenz
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie messen sich im Schach.
- Er liebt es, sich mit anderen zu messen.
- Die Teams messen sich im Finale.
4.) "To evaluate or judge based on a standard"
- Definition: "To evaluate or judge something in relation to a standard or criterion."
- Translation(s): evaluate, judge, assess
- Synonym(s): bewerten, einschätzen
- Related word(s): Bewertung, Kriterium
📝 Some usage examples:
- Man misst den Erfolg eines Projekts an seinen Ergebnissen.
- Sie messen die Leistung des Teams am Umsatz.
- Der Fortschritt wird oft an Zahlen gemessen.