measuring tape
noun
: a long, thin piece of plastic, cloth, or metal that is marked with units of length (such as inches or centimeters) and that is used for measuring things
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To maintain contact with space probes, the radio signals sent back and forth between Earth and deep space contain special ranging codes, which act as a kind of measuring tape or ruler.
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
Our favorite jeans for tall women, at a glance
Pro tip: The trick to finding comfortable jeans for tall women involves doing the work—using a measuring tape to find your waist size and, importantly, your inseam (the distance between your crotch and the end of the pants leg).
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Before investing in a pendant light, put your measuring tape to work.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Bob Hoyt, who was wearing a leather chauffeur hat and yellow suspenders that looked like measuring tape, served in the Navy from 1966 to 1970.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 Aug. 2025
Our favorite jeans for tall women, at a glance
Pro tip: The trick to finding comfortable jeans for tall women involves doing the work—using a measuring tape to find your waist size and, importantly, your inseam (the distance between your crotch and the end of the pants leg).
—Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2025
Before investing in a pendant light, put your measuring tape to work.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025
Bob Hoyt, who was wearing a leather chauffeur hat and yellow suspenders that looked like measuring tape, served in the Navy from 1966 to 1970.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for measuring tape
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“Measuring tape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/measuring%20tape. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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