Monimetri

Monimetri is a term found in some Italian-language sources to refer to measuring instruments that display a single quantity. The word is formed from mono- 'one' and metri 'meters' (from metro). The term is not widely used in English-language metrology, and in many contexts the concept is described using more common terms such as 'single-parameter gauge' or simply 'meter'.

In practice, monimetri may describe simple analog gauges with a circular dial or linear scale that indicates one measured variable, such as temperature, pressure, or level, and with a numeric or pointer readout. Digital variants present a numeric readout. Use cases include basic process monitoring, educational demonstrations, and field instruments where a single measurement suffices.

Design and performance: typical features include a defined measurement range, resolution, accuracy class, and a calibration procedure. Accuracy depends on the device type and environment; drift and hysteresis may affect readings. Calibration is performed against traceable standards.

History and usage: the term appears sporadically in historical Italian literature and is otherwise rarely used in technical English-language texts. In many contexts, 'monometro' or 'single-parameter gauge' is preferred.

See also: metrology, instrumentation, gauge, calibration.

References: due to its limited attestation, consult Italian technical dictionaries or historical instrument catalogs for occurrences of the term.