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rough measurements
[/rʌf ˈmeʒərmənts/]
noun
medidas aproximadas
1.
Approximate or inexact measurements taken without precision instruments or careful calculation
The carpenter took rough measurements before cutting the wood.
O carpinteiro tomou medidas aproximadas antes de cortar a madeira.
2.
Initial or preliminary measurements made for planning purposes rather than final specifications
We started with rough measurements to estimate the project's scope.
Começamos com medidas aproximadas para estimar o escopo do projeto.
NYC Slang
ballpark measurements
Synonyms
approximate measurements
estimated measurements
preliminary measurements
ballpark figures
Antonyms
precise measurements
exact measurements
accurate measurements
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
medidas aproximadas
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
medidas grosseiras
Common alternative usage
Portugal
medições aproximadas
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the ballpark
roughly speaking
round numbers
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