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Aufmaß

site measurement

noun OWF-mahs Rare
Home & Lifestyle Construction

Also means

quantity survey measurement

Usage Note

Aufmaß is the recorded measurement of a building or room taken before work begins or for billing purposes; ein Aufmaß nehmen means to carry out a site survey and note all dimensions.

Examples

"Vor dem Angebot kommt der Handwerker, um ein genaues Aufmaß zu nehmen."

Natural Translation

Before the quote, the tradesman comes to take accurate site measurements.

Literal Translation

Before the quote comes the tradesman to take an exact site-measurement.

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