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scalage

/ˈskeɪ.lɪdʒ/

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noun

/ˈskeɪ.lɪdʒ/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее оценку количества древесины в бревне или действие по измерению веса, количества или размеров.

A noun referring to the estimation of the amount of lumber in a log, or the act of scaling in weight, quantity, or dimension.

  1. Lumber estimationC2formal

    The process of estimating the amount of usable lumber that can be obtained from a log or tree.

    ruОценка древесины

    • The forester performed a scalage of the fallen oak.
    • Accurate scalage is crucial for determining the value of timber.
    • They used a specialized tool for the scalage of the logs.

    Synonymsscaling

  2. Measurement of weight or quantityC2formal

    The act of measuring or adjusting something according to a scale, especially in terms of weight, quantity, or dimension.

    ruИзмерение по шкале

    • The scalage of the shipment was done at the warehouse.
    • Proper scalage ensures that the ingredients are correctly proportioned.
    • The scalage of the cargo was recorded in the log.

    Synonymsmeasurementscaling