Pagsukat (en. Measurement)
/paɡˈsukat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of determining the size of something.
Measuring the distance is important in determining the correct route.
Ang pagsukat ng distansya ay mahalaga sa pagtukoy ng tamang ruta.
The result of the measuring process.
The measurement of temperature shows the intelligence of an instrument.
Ang pagsukat ng temperatura ay nagpapakita ng pagiging matalino ng isang aparato.
The metric or criterion used in a specific situation.
The measurement of his ability involved various assessments.
Ang pagsukat ng kanyang kakayahan ay kinasangkutan ng iba't ibang mga pagsusuri.
Etymology
from the root word 'sukat' meaning to measure or estimate
Common Phrases and Expressions
measurement of time
the process of determining the duration of an event
pagsukat ng oras
measurement of weight
the process of determining the weight of something
pagsukat ng timbang
Related Words
measure
the root word referring to assigning a numerical value to something.
su kat
Slang Meanings
to measure
What is the measurement of your clothes? I want to measure it.
Ano ba ang sukat ng damit mo? Gusto ko sana itong sukatin.
to gauge or figure out
Oh no, we need to gauge the measurements to get the right sizes.
Naku, kailangan nating kalakaran ang sukat para makuha ang tamang sizes.
to try and guess measurements
Before buying, you should try and guess the measurements first so you won't regret it.
Bago bumili, magsukat-sukat ka muna para di ka magsisi.