German-English translation for "Gradmesser"

"Gradmesser" English translation

Gradmesser
Maskulinum | masculine m <Gradmessers; Gradmesser> figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig

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yardstick, measure, gauge
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  • als Gradmesser dienen für
    to be the (oder | orod a) yardstick for (oder | orod of)
    als Gradmesser dienen für
Because it is a unique indicator of changes in European thinking.
Weil es ein einzigartiger Gradmesser für einen Umschwung im europäischen Denken ist.
Source: Europarl
If the immediate past is a guide, one has reason for optimism in Iraq.
Wenn die jüngste Vergangenheit ein Gradmesser dafür ist, gibt es im Irak Grund zu Optimismus.
Source: News-Commentary
Newspaper stories are an indicator of this rising concern.
Zeitungsartikel sind ein Gradmesser dieser wachsenden Besorgnis.
Source: News-Commentary
Criminal law is also an identity card for the quality of democracy.
Das Strafrecht ist auch ein Gradmesser für die Qualität der Demokratie.
Source: Europarl
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