measuring aids
nounUK /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ eɪdz/
US /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ eɪdz/
Tools that help you find out how big, long, heavy, or hot something is.
We used measuring aids like a ruler and a scale in science class.
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2. Kitchen tools used to measure ingredients when cooking.
The recipe lists measuring aids such as measuring cups and spoons.
3. Devices used in workshops to check sizes and lengths.
The carpenter kept his measuring aids in a toolbox.
4. Instruments used by scientists to record amounts in experiments.
The lab has many measuring aids for temperature and volume.