Mõõtures

Mõõtures is a term that generally refers to a measuring instrument or device. In Estonian, "mõõt" means measure and "ures" is a suffix indicating an agent or tool. Therefore, a mõõtures is literally something that measures. This broad definition can encompass a wide variety of tools used for quantifying physical properties.

Examples of mõõtures include devices for measuring length, such as rulers (joonlaud) or measuring tapes (mõõdulint). It can also refer to instruments for measuring weight or mass, like scales (kaalud). Temperature is measured using thermometers (termomeeter), which are also considered mõõtures. Furthermore, electrical quantities like voltage (pinge) and current (vool) are measured with voltmeters (voltimeeter) and ammeters (ampermeeter) respectively, both fitting the description of a mõõtures.

The specific type of mõõtures used depends entirely on the property being measured and the required precision. In scientific and industrial settings, highly accurate and specialized measuring instruments are employed, while everyday use might involve simpler, less precise devices. The concept of a mõõtures is fundamental to many fields, including science, engineering, manufacturing, and daily life, as it enables the quantification and understanding of the physical world.