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Measurement

abacus

alidade

altimeter

astronomical instrument
____astrolabe
____nocturnal
____sextant

balance
____spring balance
____steelyard
____tumbrel

barometer

boundary marker
____property marker

clinometer

cloth measure

compass

cross staff

gauge

<geometry instrument>
____callipers
____compasses
____dividers
____protractor
____quadrant
____set square
____square

jetton

level

lug (pole)

measuring vessel
____bushel
____grain measure
____liquid measure
________gill
________quart
____peck
____powder measure

microscope

milestone

pendulum

rule
____foot rule
____measuring rod

sounding lead

surveying staff

tally

thermometer

<time measuring instrument>
____calendar
____clock
____gnomon
____moondial
____sand glass
________hourglass
____sundial
____watch

weather vane

weight
____apothecary weight
____balance weight
____coin weight
____gold weight
____letter weight
____steelyard weight
____wool weight

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