measuring system
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3.5
- noun
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sistema de medición
- The entire world uses the same measuring system except for three countries.
- a measuring system is needed
Examples
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"Measuring system pressures, using flow meters to determine flow rates, and sketching the pump system with elevations is work operators can do," he said.
Academic text (1997) -
Our laboratory relies on a precise measuring system to ensure the quality of our chemical products.
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There is a 1-percent degree of accuracy when an optical measuring system is used.
Academic text (2001) -
The standard kit is the basic measuring system for alignment, measuring, positioning, and leveling.
Academic text (2001) -
The Romer portable six-axis coordinate measuring system is available with an optional battery power pack.
Academic text (1995) -
These sensors have recently been incorporated into a prosthetic measuring system (26, 27, 31).
Academic text (1996) -
VM 182 data is also displayed to the machine tool's operator in a simplified form by using the Heidenhain ND 281V display unit that is incorporated into the measuring system.
Academic text (2000) -
Every 35mm F1.4 DG HSM will be checked using Sigma's own MTF measuring system, "A1," as will all new lenses under the Global Vision categories.
Blog text (20) -
The engineers developed a sophisticated measuring system to assess the temperature and pressure accurately.
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The architect used an advanced measuring system to obtain accurate dimensions for the new building design.
Synonyms
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3.2
A device that measures how much gas, water, or electricity you use
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3.0
A tool that shows how big, heavy, or hot something is
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2.1
A long rod with marks for measuring length
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3.1
A tool that measures things like size or weight
A device with a pointer that moves evenly as the measured value changes
A long rod with marks at regular spaces to show how long something is
How Complex
- Specialized
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2.8
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an instrument or set of instruments for measuring' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'measuring' (the process of quantifying) with 'system' (a collection of interacting components) as a noun–noun compound. This compositional, literal pattern is common in English and cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should be able to infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Measuring system comes from the clear image of several measuring tools working together: measuring are the tools that check size, amount, or temperature and system is a group that works as one. That's why it means 'a group of tools or instruments used to find amounts or levels'.