TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

WEIGH SCALE [2 records]

Record 1 2001-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
DEF

An instrument whose primary function is to compare two masses. The balance with the widest usage is the equal-armed balance.

OBS

scale ... usually used in plural sometimes with pair of ....

OBS

scale: Consolidation of the Weights and Measures Regulations, March 1990, s. 30 - Table.

OBS

See Consolidated Regulations of Canada (C.R.C.), 1978, chapter 1025, s. 3(f)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
DEF

Appareil qui sert à comparer des grandeurs, particulièrement des masses.

OBS

Dans ce sens, le mot balance est souvent suivi d'un qualificatif ou d'un complément qui en détermine l'espèce, la nature : Balance romaine, balance à bras égaux, etc.

OBS

Consolidation des règlements sur les poids et mesures, mars 1990, article 30 - Tableau.

OBS

Voir la Codification de règlements du Canada (C.R.C.), 1978, chapitre 1025, art. 3(f) et art. 30 tructibleCS21978, 13, 1243.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos de medida
Save record 1

Record 2 1991-09-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)

Spanish

Save record 2

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: