On this Wikipedia the language graduation cupcakes are at the top of the page across from the article title. A ruler with two linear scales: the metric and imperial. It includes shorter minor graduations and longer major graduations.
Graduations can also be spaced at varying spatial intervals, such as when using a logarithmic, for instance on a measuring cup, can vary in scale due to the container’s non-cylindrical shape. Circular graduations of a scale occur on a circular arc or limb of an instrument. In some cases, non-circular curves are graduated in instruments. A typical circular arc graduation is the division into angular measurements, such as degrees, minutes and seconds. There can also be non-uniform graduations such as logarithmic or other scales such as seen on circular slide rules and graduated cylinders. This is an example of a mathematical instrument with graduated logarithmic and log-log scales.
Graduations can be placed on an instrument by etching, scribing or engraving, painting, printing or other means. For durability and accuracy, etched or scribed marks are usually preferable to surface coatings such as paints and inks. Graduations traditionally have been scribed into an instrument by hand with a sharp, hard tool. Later developments in devices such as dividing engines allowed the process to be automated with greater precision. The US graduation style of an instrument was a Federal standard for codes used by manufacturers to quickly determine which types of scales are marked on the instrument. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page.
