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that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)
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instrumentation, instrumentality go
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
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measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device go
instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something
meter
any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
any of various measuring instruments for measuring a quantity
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ammeter go
a meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes
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electric meter, power meter go
a meter for measuring the amount of electric power used
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electrometer go
meter to measure electrostatic voltage differences
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fluxmeter go
meter that measures magnetic flux by the current it generates in a coil
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galvanometer go
meter for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents
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gasometer, gas meter go
a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe
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magnetometer, gaussmeter go
a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields
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odometer, hodometer, mileometer, milometer go
a meter that shows mileage traversed
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ohmmeter go
a meter for measuring electrical resistance in ohms
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postage meter go
meter for bulk mailings that imprints correct prepaid postage on pieces of mail and records the total charge
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radiometer go
meter to detect and measure radiant energy (electromagnetic or acoustic)
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reflectometer go
a meter that measures the reflectance of a surface
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speedometer, speed indicator go
a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed
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taximeter go
a meter in a taxi that registers the fare (based on the length of the ride)
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voltmeter go
meter that measures the potential difference between two points
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volumeter go
a meter to measure the volume of gases, liquids, or solids (either directly or by displacement)
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water meter go
meter for measuring the quantity of water passing through a particular outlet