noun
gradation; scale markings
Refers to the lines or marks on a measuring instrument such as a thermometer, ruler, or gauge. Often used in technical or everyday contexts when talking about reading a scale.
温度計の度盛りを読む。
Read the gradations on the thermometer.
この定規は度盛りが細かくて見やすい。
This ruler has fine gradations and is easy to read.