Effective cutting height
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1. The actual height at which grasses are cut. Varies from bench setting, depending on degree of thatch and flotation of cutting unit. See also Cutting height and Bench setting.
In the above photograph the actual cutting height often differs from the bench setting due to factors including the mowing unit.
Source: Ohio State Turf
There are devices like the one above that measure the actual or effective mowing height.
Source: Ohio State Turf