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Italian

misuratore

/mizu.raˈto.re/noun · masculineC2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 32,526

Meaning

meter, gauge

  • an instrument or device used to measure a quantity, level, or flow
  • a person whose job is to take measurements

In a sentence

Il tecnico ha verificato che il misuratore del gas funzionasse a dovere.

The technician checked that the gas meter was working properly.

È prudente acquistare un misuratore di pressione digitale per uso domestico.

It is wise to buy a digital blood pressure monitor for home use.

I dati registrati dal misuratore elettronico hanno evidenziato un consumo anomalo.

The data recorded by the electronic meter revealed an abnormal consumption.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
misuratoremasculine · singular
misuratorimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Frequently followed by 'di' plus the measured quantity, like 'misuratore di pressione' or 'misuratore di portata'.

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