WordNet
n. instrument that shows the extent or amount or quantity or degree of something [syn: measuring instrument, measuring device]
Usage examples of "measuring system".
She struggled to figure out the odd implements in the sewing kit: dangerous thin sharp bits of metal that had no place around small children, reels of fine thread, scissors, a long tape marked off in sections that corresponded to no measuring system she knew, a short metal strip—.
She struggled to figure out the odd implements in the sewing kit: dangerous thin sharp bits of metal that had no place around small children, reels of fine thread, scissors, a long tape marked off in sections that corresponded to no measuring system she knew, a short metal stripalso marked in sectionswith a sliding part.
Thorn said, visibly cringing at having to temper the specifications with the correct measuring system.