measuring device
31Measuring principle — A sender emits a wave which is scattered by an object. The backscattered part of the wave reaches a receiver: The measurement principle of sonar and radar devices …
32measuring — meas·ur·ing || meÊ’É™rɪŋ n. taking of dimensions meas·ure || meÊ’É™(r) n. action, step; unit of size or capacity; criterion; device for measuring; amount, degree, extent; system of measuring; meter, cadence; legislative bill or act;… …
33device — noun 1) a device for measuring pressure Syn: implement, gadget, utensil, tool, appliance, apparatus, instrument, machine, mechanism, contrivance, contraption; informal gizmo 2) an ingenious legal device Syn …
34device*/*/ — [dɪˈvaɪs] noun [C] 1) a machine or piece of equipment that does a particular job a listening device[/ex] a device for measuring humidity in the air[/ex] 2) a bomb • leave sb to their own devices to leave someone alone to do whatever they… …
35measuring — adj. Measuring is used with these nouns: ↑cup, ↑device, ↑instrument, ↑jug, ↑spoon, ↑tape, ↑tool …
36measuring weir — A device used to measure flow rates indirectly through a weir head …
37measuring stick — /ˈmɛʒərɪŋ stɪk/ (say mezhuhring stik) noun 1. a length of wood, pipe, etc., with marks at regular intervals, used as a device to establish an estimate of distance, depth, etc. 2. a criterion used to make a quick assessment of the value of an idea …
38Analog device — is an apparatus that measures continuous information. The measured analog signal has an infinite number of possible values. The only limitation on resolution is the accuracy of the measuring device. Such apparatus operates with variables which… …
39Coordinate-measuring machine — A coordinate measuring machine (CMM) is a device for measuring the physical geometrical characteristics of an object. This machine may be manually controlled by an operator or it may be computer controlled. Measurements are defined by a probe… …
40Brannock Device — The Brannock Device is a measuring instrument invented by Charles F. Brannock for computing a person s shoe size. The son of a shoe industry entrepreneur, Brannock spent two years developing a simple means of measuring the length, width and arc… …
