pagtemperatura
act of measuring temperature
From root: temperatura
Usage Note
Pagtemperatura is a standard procedure in clinics to check for fever. It involves using a thermometer to get an accurate reading.
Examples
" Kailangan ng pagtemperatura. "
Natural Translation
Temperature taking is needed.
Literal Translation
Needed of temperature-taking.
" Mahalaga ang pagtemperatura sa pagluluto. "
Natural Translation
Measuring the temperature is important in cooking.
Literal Translation
Important the measuring-of-temperature in cooking.
" Bago payagang pumasok ang mga estudyante, isinasagawa muna ng nars ang pagtemperatura sa pintuan ng paaralan. "
Natural Translation
Before the students are allowed to enter, the nurse first conducts temperature taking at the school's gate.
Literal Translation
Before allowing to-enter the students, is-conducted first by-the nurse the temperature-taking at the gate of-the school.
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