Measuring tool: meaning, definitions and examples
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measuring tool
[ ˈmɛʒərɪŋ tuːl ]
used in construction
A measuring tool is a device used to obtain physical measurements of an object or space. Common types of measuring tools include tape measures, rulers, calipers, and micrometers.
Synonyms
measurement tool, measuring device, measuring instrument
Examples of usage
- The carpenter used a measuring tool to ensure the dimensions were accurate.
- The engineer relied on precise measuring tools to complete the project on time.
Translations
Translations of the word "measuring tool" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ferramenta de medição
🇮🇳 मापने का उपकरण
🇩🇪 Messwerkzeug
🇮🇩 alat pengukur
🇺🇦 вимірювальний інструмент
🇵🇱 narzędzie pomiarowe
🇯🇵 計測ツール
🇫🇷 outil de mesure
🇪🇸 herramienta de medición
🇹🇷 ölçüm aleti
🇰🇷 측정 도구
🇸🇦 أداة القياس
🇨🇿 měřicí nástroj
🇸🇰 merací nástroj
🇨🇳 测量工具
🇸🇮 merilno orodje
🇮🇸 mælitæki
🇰🇿 өлшеу құралы
🇬🇪 საზომი იარაღი
🇦🇿 ölçü aləti
🇲🇽 herramienta de medición
Word origin
The concept of measuring tools dates back to ancient civilizations, where simple instruments like ropes and sticks were used to measure distance and dimensions. Over time, more sophisticated tools were developed, leading to the wide range of measuring instruments available today.