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1) an instrument for measuring the strength (and direction) of winds (anemometer)

2) a scientific instrument used for measuring mass (weight) (balance)

3) an instrument for measuring the pressure of the atmosphere, used for forecasting the weather and measuring height above sea level (barometer)

4) to mark the scale of a (thermometer, gauge or other measuring instrument) (calibrate)

5) an instrument used for measuring the diameter of round objects or the inside measurement of tubes etc (callipers)

6) an instrument (not carried or worn like a watch) for measuring and showing the time (clock)

7) the face (of a clock or watch); the marked face of an instrument that is for measuring (dial)

8) an instrument for measuring or marking distances, angles etc (dividers)

9) measuring a small amount across in comparison with length; small, limited (narrow)

10) a thin, pointed piece of polished steel with a small hole at one end for thread, used in sewing; a long, thin piece of metal used for knitting; a pointer used as an indicator in a measuring instrument, compass etc (needle)

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Meaning:
comparison

when compared (with)

contrasting; corresponding

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