direct-reading

adjective

(of an instrument) calibrated so that a given quantity to be measured can be read directly off the scale without the need of a multiplying constant

Words nearby direct-reading

direct-dial, direct-examine, direct-grant school, direct-mail shot, direct-mailer, direct-reading, direct-vision prism, direct-vision spectroscope, directed, directed angle, directed verdict

Example sentences from the Web for direct-reading

  • For insulation tests on installations, direct-reading instruments are frequently used (see Ohmmeter).

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