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measuring device
A technical instrument or apparatus used to determine and display a physical quantity such as temperature, length, pressure, or voltage.
Der Elektriker benutzte ein Messgerät, um die Spannung in der Steckdose zu prüfen.
The electrician used a measuring device to check the voltage in the outlet.
The word is composed of the verb 'messen' (to measure) and the noun 'das Gerät' (device). The 's' in the middle is a linking s that connects the two parts. Literally, then, it is a device for measuring.
Für diese präzise Aufgabe benötigen wir ein spezielles Messgerät.
For this precise task, we need a special measuring device.
'Messgerät' (measuring device) is a base word for many specific instruments. You form new words by placing the quantity to be measured before it, e.g. 'Blutdruckmessgerät' (blood pressure monitor), 'Geschwindigkeitsmessgerät' (speed measuring device), or 'Temperaturmessgerät' (temperature measuring device).
Die Krankenschwester legte mir das Blutdruckmessgerät an.
The nurse put the blood pressure monitor on me.
To indicate the purpose of the device, you use the preposition 'für' with the accusative. To express what you measure with, you use 'mit' and the dative.
Gibt es ein Messgerät für die Luftfeuchtigkeit?
Is there a measuring device for humidity?
meter / numerator / counter
Zähler and Messgerät are both technical devices used for measuring. For a device that records the consumption of electricity, water, or gas, Zähler is the usual precise term. Messgerät is more general and also applies to quantities such as voltage, pressure, or temperature.
Der Monteur prüft mit einem Messgerät die Spannung an der Steckdose.
The technician is using a measuring device to check the voltage at the outlet.
Der Monteur baut einen neuen Zähler ein, der den Stromverbrauch erfasst.
The technician is installing a new meter that records electricity consumption.
