mitta
Pronunciation: /ˈmitːɑ/
“mitta” is a Finnish word. Its 10 meanings in English:
noun
- measure (prescribed quantity or extent)
- measure (limit that cannot be exceeded)
- measure (receptacle or vessel of standard size)
- measure (standard against which something can be judged)
- measure (any of various standard units of capacity)
- measure (size ascertained by measuring)
- dimension (measure of spatial extent)
- measure (something to take measurements)
- gauge (instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity)
- meter/metre
Etymology
Probably a back-formation from mitata, of Germanic origin.
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