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Maßstab.

measuring rod, yardstick, rule

7 characters2 syllables approx.Deutsch language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈmaːsˌʃtaːp/[ˈmaːsˌʃtaːp][ˈmaːˌʃtaːp]also, simplified
  1. measuring rod, yardstick, rule

    masculine · strong
  2. scale (of a map, model)

    masculine · strong
    im Maßstab 1:10
  3. measure, standard, criterion, yardstick

    masculine · strong
    unterschiedliche Maßstäbe
    mit menschlichen Maßstäben
Where this word comes from

15th century, from Maß (“measure”) + Stab (“staff”). Compare Dutch maatstaf.

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