测
measure; infer; conjecture
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to measure; to take a measurement
Can be used with specific tools, or for visual estimation.
The engineer is surveying and mapping the terrain of this area.
You can visually estimate the length of this room.
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This abyss is unfathomable; no one dares to go down and explore.
Please help me measure the temperature of this glass of water.
Meteorologists are testing a new weather forecast model.
verb
to infer; to conjecture; to surmise
formalOften used in formal or literary contexts to describe logical deduction.
The changes of this matter are unpredictable, leaving everyone unable to forecast it.
We can infer his mood from his facial expression.
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The detective inferred the murderer's escape route from the traces at the scene.
The trend of the stock market is unpredictable, making it hard to judge accurately.
Based on the existing evidence, we can infer the general course of the case.