measuring tools
nounMeasuring tools are things you use to find out how big, long, heavy, or hot something is.
We used measuring tools like a ruler and a scale to check the size of our science project.
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2. Tools used by builders and carpenters to check length, angle, and level.
The carpenter packed his measuring tools, including a level and a square, before starting the job.
3. Instruments in a kitchen for measuring ingredients by volume or weight.
Measuring tools such as cups and spoons help you follow a recipe correctly.
4. Devices in science labs that record exact amounts like temperature or pressure.
The lab's measuring tools showed that the water was exactly 20 degrees.
5. Software features that check the size or performance of something digital.
The app includes measuring tools that track how fast the website loads.