Pribor
Pribor, written as прибор in Russian, is a general term for a device or instrument used to observe, measure, or control physical quantities, processes, or systems. The word covers a broad range of tools, from simple handheld gauges to complex laboratory equipment and automated systems. In Russian, прибор denotes both the instrument and the equipment used in technical work; in English, instrument or apparatus is often used, but the term pribór appears in discussions of Slavic terminology.
Etymology and cognates: The term is of Slavic origin and has cognates in several languages, such as
Scope and types: Pribor encompasses measuring instruments (измерительные приборы), electrical and electronic instruments, laboratory apparatus, medical devices, and
Characteristics and use: Calibration, traceability, and standardization are central aspects of pribory, especially in scientific and
Examples: Common pribory include voltmeter (вольтметр), thermometer (термометр), multimeter (мультиметр), oscilloscope (осциллограф), spectrometer (спектрометр), and microscope (микроскоп). In everyday language, the