scalage

• Nom désignant l'action d'évaluer la quantité de bois dans une bille ou de mesurer le poids, la quantité ou les dimensions d'un objet.

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.

   Estimation du volume de grumes

   • 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.

   Synonymesscaling

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.

   mesurage ou ajustement selon une échelle

   • 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.

   Synonymesmeasurementscaling