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It measures the strength of the current (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ammeter

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This could be a double definition.

'it measures the strength' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'current' is the second definition.
I know that 'current' relates to this answer. I also know that both the answer and definition are singular nouns

'of the' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for ammeter that I've seen before include "Current-measuring instrument" , "Current-measurer" , "Instrument that measures electric current." , "Device that measures the flow of electrical current" , "Instrument measuring electrical current" .)

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