scalage

• Substantivo que se refere à estimativa da quantidade de madeira contida em uma tora ou à ação de medir o peso, a quantidade ou as dimensões de algo.

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.

   Estimativa de madeira

   • 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.

   Sinônimosscaling

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.

   Medição por escala

   • 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.

   Sinônimosmeasurementscaling