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== Uncategorized, specialized, or generalized application ==
Actograph measures and records animal activity within an experimental chamber.
Densitometer measures light transmission through processed photographic film or transparent material or light reflection from a reflective material.
Force platform measures ground reaction force.
Gauge (engineering) A highly precise measurement instrument, also usable to calibrate other instruments of the same kind. Often found in conjunction with defining or applying technical standards.
Gradiometer any device that measures spatial variations of a physical quantity. For example, as done in gravity gradiometry.
Parking meter measures time a vehicle is parked at a particular spot, usually with a fee.
Postage meter measures postage used from a prepaid account.
S meter measures the signal strength processed by a communications receiver.
Sensor, hypernym for devices that measure with little interaction, typically used in technical applications.
Spectroscope is an important tool used by physicists.
SWR meter check the quality of the match between the antenna and the transmission line.
Universal measuring machine measures geometric locations for inspecting tolerances.

=== Alphabetical listing ===

== See also ==

Category:Instrument-making corporations
Data logger measuring devices
History of measurement
History of weights and measures
Instrumentation
List of measuring devices
List of physical quantities
List of sensors
List of tools and equipment
Metrology
Pocket comparator
Sensor or detector
Timeline of temperature and pressure measurement technology

== Notes ==
The alternate spelling "-metre" is never used when referring to a measuring device.

== References ==

== External links ==
 Media related to Measuring instruments at Wikimedia Commons