This is the 2255th most frequent Spanish word.
medir
"Medir" means "to measure."
Here, 'medir' refers to the act of measuring physical dimensions or sizes.
El arquitecto necesita medir las dimensiones del terreno.
The architect needs to measure the dimensions of the land.
In this case, 'medir' is used metaphorically to mean choosing one's words carefully.
Hay que medir las palabras antes de hablar en una reunión importante.
One must measure their words before speaking in an important meeting.
Here, 'medir' is related to assessing or quantifying a specific parameter, in this case, sound intensity.