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tacheometer

tacheometer

9.9
An instrument for measuring distance, direction, and height on land quickly
  • noun
  • /təˈkiːəˌmɛtər/
  • Archaic
translation icon : tacheómetro
  • The surveyor used a tacheometer to quickly determine the distance between the two points.

Examples

  • Modern surveying tools often include a digital tacheometer for enhanced accuracy and speed.

  • The surveyor set up the tacheometer on the hilltop to measure the elevation of the nearby buildings.

  • A tacheometer allows for the simultaneous measurement of horizontal and vertical angles.

  • The engineer used a tacheometer for the survey.

  • Many tacheometers are now equipped with digital displays.

  • Using a tacheometer, the team was able to measure distances and angles quickly during their project.

  • The engineer explained how a tacheometer could streamline the surveying process and improve efficiency.

Synonyms

surveying instrument
vstacheometer
  • Specialized
1 5.1

A tool that measures distance, angles, and height to map land

is faster and made for quick measurements rather than general use
tachymeter
vstacheometer
  • Specialized
9.9

A tool surveyors use to measure distances quickly

also measures direction and elevation, not only distance
surveyor's instrument
vstacheometer
  • Specialized
5.8

A device that measures and maps land, buildings, or boundaries

is a more specialized, quicker tool than general measuring devices

Surface Forms

tacheometer singular
tacheometers plural

Etymology

Tacheometer comes from the parts tachy- ('fast') and -meter ('measure'), so it literally means a 'fast measurer' and explains why a tacheometer is a surveying tool made to take quick measurements of distance, direction, and height.