ن ق ي س
Root entry · 15 derived lemmasThis root primarily relates to the concept of measurement, estimation, and comparison. It encompasses the act of measuring, the tools used for it, and the resulting quantities or standards. It can also extend to logical reasoning and analogy.
Derived headwords
- 1.Measuring toolclassical
A device or instrument used for measuring.
- 1.Measurementclassical
The act or process of measuring something.
- 1.to measureboth
To determine the size, amount, or degree of something by using an instrument or device.
- 2.to compareboth
To consider the similarities and differences between two or more things.
- 3.to estimateboth
To form an approximate judgment or calculation of the value, size, amount, or degree of something.
- 4.to deduce by analogyclassical
To infer or conclude something based on a comparison with something similar.
- 1.measurementboth
The act or result of measuring.
- 2.measureboth
A standard unit or system of measurement.
- 3.analogyboth
A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
- 4.logicclassical
Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles, especially of validity; often referring to analogical reasoning.
- 1.measureboth
An instrument or device for measuring.
- 2.scaleboth
A set of marks or numbers used for measuring.
- 3.standardboth
A level of quality or attainment; a basis for comparison.
- 1.comparisonclassical
The act of comparing two or more things.
- 2.barterclassical
The exchange of goods or services for other goods or services when no money is involved.
- 1.measuringclassical
That which measures or is used for measuring.
- 2.analogousclassical
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared.
- 1.measurerclassical
One who measures.
- 2.comparerclassical
One who compares things.
- 1.standardizationmodern
The process of making something conform to a standard.
- 2.measurementclassical
The act of measuring or assessing.
- 1.to compareboth
To examine the similarities and differences between two or more things.
- 2.to measure againstclassical
To assess something by comparing it to a standard or another item.
- 1.to compare with each otherclassical
To engage in mutual comparison.
- 1.gardenclassical
A piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables.
- 1.Qaisboth
A common masculine given name in Arabic.
- 1.Caesarclassical
A title used by Roman emperors; also refers to the city of Kayseri (Caesarea).
- 1.Naqiyusclassical
A village located between Fustat and Alexandria, known for a battle involving Amr ibn al-As and the Romans.