mate

Meaning

Noun

a measure, degree: quantity or intensity of something abstract

Verb

singular past subjunctive of meten

Concepts

degree

measure

measurement

grade

extent

size

scope

dimension

range

rate

scale

stature

volume

limit

breadth

bulk

cut

figure

gauge

area

magnitude

Synonyms

graad

grootte

maat

bereik

trap

gestalte

lichaamsbouw

omvang

postuur

statuur

afmeting

uitgebreidheid

bestek

coupe

dimensie

figuur

Hyphenated as

ma‧te

Etymology

A more archaic form of maat (“measure”), in petrified use in various contexts and expressions. From Middle Dutch mate, from Old Dutch *māta, from Proto-Germanic *mētō.

Sentences

Op het moment wordt er nog maar in zeer beperkte mate deelgenomen aan bijscholingsinitiatieven.

At the moment, there is only very limited participation in further training initiatives.