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linear meter

linear meter

6.8
A device with a pointer that moves evenly as the measured value changes
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : medidor lineal
  • The technician used a linear meter to ensure the voltage reading was accurate.

Examples

  • Calibration is crucial for a linear meter to maintain its proportional response.

  • During the experiment, the linear meter provided a clear display of the changing temperature.

  • A linear meter gives a straightforward indication of the measured value.

  • The linear meter is essential for accurate measurements.

  • Can you explain how a linear meter works?

  • The technician used a linear meter to measure the current flow in the circuit.

  • To get precise readings, the engineer calibrated the linear meter before use.

Synonyms

measuring device
vslinear meter
2 3.0

A tool that shows how big, heavy, or hot something is

is more specific by relying on a pointer that scales directly with measurements
measuring instrument
vslinear meter
1 3.1

A tool that measures things like size or weight

is narrower with a pointer that moves in exact proportion to quantity

How Small

microdrive
  • Specialized
8.0
actuator
  • Specialized
5 7.4
linear meter
  • Specialized
6.8

Surface Forms

linear meter singular
linear meters plural

Morphology

linear + meter

This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'linear' describes the meter's response (directly proportional/straight-line relation) and 'meter' is an instrument, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer it is a meter with a proportional/linear reading. The sense is compositional and common across languages/technical registers, so it is transparent despite being slightly technical.

Etymology

Linear meter gets its name from the words linear (meaning 'in a straight line or direct way') and meter (a device that measures). A linear meter moves along a straight scale so the reading changes 'directly in proportion' to the thing you measure, which is why the name means a device that shows values in a simple, direct way.