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Meaning of kilates | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
kiˈlates

Definitions

  1. carat
  2. appraisal, esp. of gold, silver, etc.
  3. evaluation; appraisal (of something)
    broadly
  4. act of scrutiny or examination (in general)
    broadly

Examples

“Ang mga terminolohiya ukol sa pagmimina, pagtutunaw ng mga metal, iba't-ibang kilatis ng ginto, mga salaping ginamit, timbang at panukat na ginamit, atbp. ay isa-isang masusing sinuri.”

The terminologies related to mining, metallurgy, different carats of gold, coins used, weights and measurements used, etc, are carefully examined one by one.

“Kapuwa ang tunay at ang huwad na mga pera ay naglalaman ng 20 gramo ng 24-kilatis na ginto, na nagkakahalaga ng $270 sa kasalukuyang presyo ng ginto.”

Both the genuine and the counterfeit coins contain 20 grams of 24-karat gold, worth about $270 at the recent price of gold.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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