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: Singular [[Noun]]: '''Measuring Instrument'''
: Plural [[Noun]]: '''Measuring Instruments'''
===About Measuring===
: '''Measuring''' is when we find out how big or small something is.: You can measure lots of different things about an object like how big it is, how hot it is or how quickly it moves.
===Examples===
: A [[scientist]] '''measures''' the width of the door using a [[ruler]].
: A [[scientist]] '''measured''' the time it took to eat a sandwich using a [[timer]].
==Key Stage 2==
===Meaning===
To '''measure''' is to use a [[Scientific Instrument|scientific instrument]] to find the size or a amount of something.
===About Measuring===
: When you '''measure''' something you have to be careful to use your [[Scientific Instrument|scientific instrument]] carefully to get the right measurement.
: You must use the right tool for the job. You must use a [[ruler]] to '''measure''' height, a [[timer]] to '''measure''' time and a [[thermometer]] to '''measure''' [[temperature]].
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