Mida in english
Measure
pronunciation: meʒɜr part of speech: noun, verb
pronunciation: meʒɜr part of speech: noun, verb
In gestures
medir = measure ; quantify ; gauge [gage, -USA] ; meter ; clock.
Example: Thus it is apparent that it is easier to measure precision that recall.Example: The two measurements are quantified as the recall ratio and the precision ratio.Example: The 2nd 'Think Tank' held in Dallas, June 89, focused on gauging what breakthrough issues are occurring in the field that directly concern libraries and merit consideration.Example: The author concludes that a hybrid approach may be the ideal; involving an initial fee of one tenth the usual, single subscription price, and metering subsequent use.Example: The cameras clock your speed and if you are going faster than you are supposed to, you can get a speed ticket in the post.more:
» cinta de medir = measuring tape .
Example: Trundle wheels, for example, help measure distances that are too long for measuring tape or aren't very straight.» fácil de medir = measurable .
Example: One of the goals of health care planning is to foster research which will lead eventually to measurable improvements in mortality and morbidity rates.» imposible de medir = incommemsurable ; incommensurate .
Example: As they stand, these two theories of pictorial representation are neither in agreement nor at odds, but incommensurable. Example: The purpose of this paper is to bring to the fore the incommensurate political differences that separate the work of the two authors.» jarra graduada para medir = measuring jug .
Example: I have estimated the flow rate of warm water through the shower at about 5 litres per minute by using a measuring jug and a stopwatch.» medir a Alguien con el mismo patrón = treat + Nombre + the same (way) ; tar + Nombre + with the same brush ; treat + Nombre + equally .
Example: If I treat everyone the same way, I am for sure being biased because each individual is unique. Example: I've not tarred him with the same brush as my ex but I can't help but be cautious!. Example: Equality means you treat everyone equally, not give special treatment to minorities.» medir a dos raseros = double standard .
Example: Parental protectiveness of children is surely a good thing if sensibly applied, but this nonsensical double standard doesn't help anyone.» medir el impacto de Algo = gauge + the impact of .
Example: This study attempts to gauge the impact the availability of this information has on reference services.» medir el tiempo = clock + the time .
Example: He tried to measure the speed of sound by clocking the time that elapsed between the flash and the gunshot.» medir fuerzas con = cross + swords with .
Example: I've crossed swords with him before, and the only thing that's remarkable is that he's still hard at it, peddling his view of the future of IT.» medir lanzas con = cross + swords with .
Example: I've crossed swords with him before, and the only thing that's remarkable is that he's still hard at it, peddling his view of the future of IT.» medir la profundidad de Algo = plumb + the depths of .
Example: The article has the title 'Mapping the unmappable: plumbing the depths of cross-file and cross-system navigation'.» medir las armas con = cross + swords with .
Example: I've crossed swords with him before, and the only thing that's remarkable is that he's still hard at it, peddling his view of the future of IT.» medir las palabras = watch + Posesivo + mouth ; watch what + Pronombre + say ; weigh + Posesivo + words (carefully) ; choose + Posesivo + words (carefully) ; pick + Posesivo + words (carefully) ; measure + Posesivo + words (carefully) .
Example: They try to watch their mouths but their real beliefs sometimes just slip out. Example: The press spokesman 'ominously warned' Americans to 'watch what they say,' which amounted to telling citizens 'to accept the administration's version of events, not ask awkward questions'. Example: She took a breath, weighing her words. 'You're not possessed, but you've got spirits floating around your head, and they've got to go'. Example: She even speaks the way she writes, choosing her words with the fondness and care of a mother embracing her child. Example: There should be an official apology, in addition to showing more wisdom in picking his words in the future. Example: She is poised and manicured -- 'prissy,' according to her friends -- measuring her words with soft-spoken formality.» medirse la fuerzas (con) = lock + horns (with) .
Example: Although the movie has a well-defined sense of character and dramatic incident, a handsome and clear visual presentation, and an interesting feel for inflated men locking horns, it lacks thematic preciseness.» medirse las fuerzas = pit against .
Example: This article examines cross-currents which pit the interests of special collections librarians against those of general, academic librarians.» sin medir = unmeasured .
Example: The impact on collections and budgets will be significant, but are largely yet unmeasured.» taza graduada para medir = measuring cup .
Example: Measure flour by using a scoop to fluff it up in its container and scoop it out, then lightly pour it into a measuring cup.