# measure twice and cut once

> English word · Proverb

## Definitions
1. One should double-check one's measurements for accuracy before cutting a piece of wood; otherwise it may be necessary to cut again, wasting time and material.
2. Plan and prepare in a careful, thorough manner before taking action.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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