Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Measuring Devices (hierarchy name)
5. measuring devices (instruments)
6. [measuring devices for forces]

Narrower term/s

• [weighing devices by form][+]
  • scales (weighing devices) [+]
    • balances (scales) [+]
      • analytical balances
      • spring balances [+]
      • trip scales
      • quartz crystal microbalances
    • scale components [NP] [+]
      • pans (scale components)
      • beams (balance components)
      • counterpoises
      • weights (scale components) [+]
      • [temporary alphabetical list: scale components] [+]
    • desemers
    • cylinder scales
    • spring scales
    • platform scales
    • steelyards
    • dial scales
    • postal scales
• [weighing devices by function][+]
  • aerometers
  • bathroom scales
  • coin scales
  • egg scales
  • prescription scales
  • assay scales
  • market scales
  • track scales
  • letter balances
  • butter scales
  • kitchen scales [+]
    • meat scales
    • nutritional scales
    • spice scales

Anotations

Scope note:

Instruments, machines, or other apparatus used for determining weight, which is the amount of force exerted on an object or substance by gravity or the amount of force needed to support it.