(けいそくき)

けいそくき
noun
measuring instrument; gauge; meter
sciencetechnology
1. measuring instrument; gauge; meter
A device used to measure physical quantities such as temperature, pressure, distance, or weight. Covers a broad range from simple gauges to sophisticated electronic instruments.
計測器(けいそくき)精度(せいど)確認(かくにん)する
Check the accuracy of the measuring instrument.
This measuring instrument can measure temperature and humidity simultaneously.
By introducing new measuring instruments, inspection time was significantly reduced.

A compound of 計測(けいそく) (measurement) and () (instrument, device). Used broadly in scientific, industrial, and technical contexts.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 測定器(そくていき): measuring device — largely synonymous but slightly more common in everyday technical use
  • 計器(けいき): gauge, meter — typically refers to instruments built into equipment (dashboards, cockpits)
  • センサー: sensor — detects a specific physical quantity but may not display the reading directly