Measuring Instrument (Noun)

Meaning

Instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• The ruler is a measuring instrument used to measure the length of objects in centimeters or inches.
• The thermometer is a measuring instrument that shows the temperature of the room.
• A multimeter is a measuring instrument that measures electrical voltage, current, and resistance.
• The gauge on the fuel tank is a measuring instrument that indicates the amount of fuel left.
• The seismograph is a measuring instrument that records the magnitude of earthquakes.

Synonyms

• Measuring System
• Measuring Device

Hyponyms

• Densitometer
• Microwave Radar
• Gravity Meter
• Pitot Tube
• Viscosimeter
• Gravimeter
• Pipette
• Transit Declinometer
• Asdic
• Pitot Head
• Tapeline
• Synchronoscope
• Pitot
• Horologe
• Dip Circle
• Calliper
• Ionization Tube
• Timekeeper
• Measuring Rod
• Haematocrit
• Synchronizer
• Tach
• Range Finder
• Echo Sounder
• Radiolocation
• Weighing Machine
• Buret
• Planimeter
• Synchroniser
• Measure
• Bathometer
• Ergometer
• Gage
• Radio Detection And Ranging
• Sonometer
• Tintometer
• Tape Measure
• Evaporometer
• Dosimeter