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tape measure

flexible ruler used to measure size or distance
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tape measure

Summary

tape measure has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1]

Key Facts

  • tape measure is the creator of Federal Ministry of the Interior[2].
  • tape measure is a type of ruler[3].
  • tape measure is used for surveying[4].
  • tape measure's Commons category is recorded as Tape measures[5].
  • tape measure's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[6].

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Definition and Type

tape measure is a type of ruler[3].

Use and Application

tape measure is used for surveying[4].

Why It Matters

tape measure has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[1] It is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Related Entities

surveying

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Museum of Modern Art online collection. wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Colorcut · 2026-07-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Subclass of → ruler
    Described by source → Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)
    Aliases → —
    Creator → Federal Ministry of the Interior
    + 3 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-update:2||1 */ [[Property:P170]]: [[Q502698]]"
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