Measure twice and cut once

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003580",
  "term": "Measure twice and cut once",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An aphorism advising careful planning and verification of measurements before making any permanent alteration to a workpiece. It emphasizes the need for precision and forethought to avoid wasting material, time, and effort due to a simple mistake. Following this principle prevents costly errors, as a piece of wood cut too short cannot be easily lengthened, while one cut correctly the first time requires no rework.",
  "subject": "Carpentry",
  "translations": {
    "de": "zweimal messen, einmal sägen",
    "es": "medir dos veces y cortar una vez",
    "fr": "mesurer deux fois, couper une fois"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/measure-twice-and-cut-once/"
}