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gyrometer

gyrometer

9.8
A device that measures how fast something turns
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒaɪrəˌmɛtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : girometro
  • Before launching the new robot, the team checked the gyrometer for calibration errors.

Examples

  • The gyrometer provided accurate data on the drone's angular velocity during flight tests.

  • Engineers installed a gyrometer in the spacecraft to monitor its rotation in orbit.

  • The gyrometer is essential for navigation in aircraft.

  • Many gyrometers are used in modern smartphones.

  • The drone is equipped with a gyrometer to help it maintain stable flight during windy conditions.

  • Engineers use a gyrometer in spacecraft to measure how fast they are rotating in space.

  • A gyrometer plays a critical role in navigation systems by providing precise data on angular velocity.

Synonyms

gyroscope
vsgyrometer
  • Specialized
11 6.4

A device with a wheel spinning fast that keeps things like bicycles or planes steady and shows turning

is mainly for detecting rotational movement rather than keeping balance
tachometer
vsgyrometer
  • Specialized
1 7.6

A device that shows how fast an engine or wheel turns

focuses on measuring rotational movement broadly rather than only machine shafts

Surface Forms

gyrometer singular
gyrometers plural

Morphology

gyrometer = gyro + meter (semi-transparent) = gyro + meter

The meaning is compositional as an instrument for measuring rotation, but the classical combining forms are technical and not immediately accessible to average learners.

Etymology

The word gyrometer comes from gyro- meaning 'turn' or 'circle' and -meter meaning 'measure', like in thermometer. So a gyrometer is a 'turn-measurer' used to find rotation or how fast something spins.