messend
Translation
measuring, gauging, surveying
Examples
Mit einem messenden Blick prüfte er die Qualität.
He checked the quality with a measuring gaze.
Die messenden Geräte sind sehr genau.
The measuring devices are very accurate.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) modifies a noun He has a measuring gaze.
Similar Words
prüfend (examining), abschätzend (estimating)
Etymology
Present participle of the verb 'messen' (to measure). The '-end' suffix is equivalent to English '-ing'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone 'measuring' something. The word visually resembles 'measure' + '-end' for the ongoing action.