is used to measure vs is used for measuring

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have a similar meaning and can be used interchangeably. The choice between 'is used to measure' and 'is used for measuring' depends on personal preference or the specific context in which they are used.

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is used to measure

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the purpose of something being used for measurement.

Examples:

This ruler is used to measure the length of the table.
A thermometer is used to measure the temperature of the room.

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This side is used to measure the sun's path.
If a CLD analyser is used to measure NOx, the amount of H2O and CO2 quench shall be verified after installing the CLD analyser and after major maintenance.
The Angular Distance tool is used to measure the angle between any two points on the sky. You simply specify the Equatorial coordinates of the desired pair of points, and then press the Compute button to obtain the angle between the two points.
Is used to measure the flow of current in the... Neurons of the brain.
It is used to measure comparative rock-'n'-roll intensity levels.
A non-dispersive ultraviolet (NDUV) analyser is used to measure NOx concentration in raw or diluted exhaust for batch or continuous sampling.
A chemiluminescent detector (CLD) coupled with an NO2-to-NO converter is used to measure NOx concentration in raw or diluted exhaust for batch or continuous sampling.
At the end of this time the same analyser is used to measure the concentration in the measuring enclosure.
At the end of this time the same analyser is used to measure the hydrocarbon concentration in the chamber.
At the end of this time the same analyser is used to measure the hydrogen concentration in the chamber.
In many cases the current replacement cost method is used to measure the fair value of tangible assets that are used in combination with other assets or with other assets and liabilities.
the multi-period excess earnings method, which is used to measure the fair value of some intangible assets.
In practice, WAM is used to measure the sensitivity of a MMF to changing money market interest rates;
WAL is used to measure the credit risk, as the longer the reimbursement of principal is postponed, the higher the credit risk.
If a FID analyser and a non-methane cutter (NMC) is used to measure methane (CH4), the non-methane cutter's conversion efficiencies of methane, ECH4, and ethane, EC2H6 shall be determined.
If an entity is able to measure reliably the fair value of either the asset received or the asset given up, then the fair value of the asset given up is used to measure cost unless the fair value of the asset received is more clearly evident.
If the entity is able to measure reliably the fair value of either the asset received or the asset given up, then the fair value of the asset given up is used to measure cost unless the fair value of the asset received is more clearly evident.
Flatwise tensile testing is used to measure bond strength of adhesives according to ASTM C297-61.
In the LLNA, radioisotopic thymidine or iodine is used to measure lymphocyte proliferation and therefore the assay has limited use where the acquisition, use, or disposal of radioactivity is problematic.
In the member countries of the WTO (World Trade Organisation) the number and importance of the patents awarded is used to measure technological development and competitive potential Idem...

Alternatives:

is utilized to measure
is employed to measure
is applied to measure
is employed for measurement
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