vernier
1
9.7
- noun
- /ˈvɜrnɪər/
- Specialized
:
vernier
- Using a vernier gauge allowed her to take precise measurements of the small components in the machinery.
- vernier caliper
Examples
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And I have got a, a little vernier gauge to measure that.
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The external body measurements were taken using a digital vernier caliper (0-150 mm).
Academic text (2014) -
To measure the length of the metal rod accurately, he used a vernier caliper to get the precise measurement.
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The engineer adjusted the vernier scale on the instrument to ensure it indicated the correct fractional value.
Synonyms
A small extra ruler that slides along a larger ruler to measure very small lengths
A small scale on a measuring tool for more precise readings
Compounds
- Specialized
A tool with a sliding scale for measuring small distances accurately
- Specialized
A small tool with a fine scale that measures very small distances accurately
- Specialized
A small extra ruler that slides along a larger ruler to measure very small lengths
How Precise
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
9.7
- Specialized
- Specialized
8
6.2
29
1.0
Surface Forms
Etymology
Vernier is named after a French maker, Vernier, who added a small 'sliding' scale to measuring tools. That tiny 'extra' scale lets you read the small fractions between the main marks, which is why a vernier gives very precise measurements.