graduated scale
Marked measurement divisions
A graduated scale is a measuring instrument marked with regular intervals or divisions, allowing precise readings of quantity, size, or degree.
Rulers, thermometers, and measuring cups all have graduated scales.
The term also describes any system of incremental steps: a graduated scale of penalties based on severity.
The graduation refers to the marked divisions, not academic completion.
- rulerOne who governs
- measuringDetermining size or amount
- calibratedAdjusted for accuracy
- metric systemDecimal-based measurement standard
- incrementsUnits of increase
markings · dial · gauge · thermometer · meter · notches · units · precision · fine print · tick marks · divisions · decimal point · numbered · number line · protractor · beaker · cylinder · lab equipment
graduated scalerough estimate
Imprecise preliminary calculation
uncalibrated · guesswork · approximation · ballpark figure · unruled
graduated scaleanalog display
Continuous visual measurement indicator
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