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- [kal-uh-per]
- /ˈkæl ə pər/
- /ˈkæl.ɪ.pəz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kal-uh-per]
- /ˈkæl ə pər/
Definitions of calipers word
- noun calipers Usually, calipers. an instrument for measuring thicknesses and internal or external diameters inaccessible to a scale, consisting usually of a pair of adjustable pivoted legs. 1
- noun calipers any of various calibrated instruments for measuring thicknesses or distances between surfaces, usually having a screwed or sliding adjustable piece. Compare vernier caliper. 1
- noun calipers thickness or depth, as of paper or a tree. 1
- noun calipers Usually, calipers. the pincers of an earwig. 1
- noun calipers Automotive. the part of a disc-brake assembly that straddles the disc and presses the brake pads against it. 1
- noun calipers a similar part used with a hand brake on a bicycle. 1
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Origin of calipers
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; presumably variant of caliber
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Calipers
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calipers popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
calipers usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for calipers
verb calipers
- peg — a female given name, form of Peggy.
- compute — To compute a quantity or number means to calculate it.
- survey — to take a general or comprehensive view of or appraise, as a situation, area of study, etc.
- fit — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
- average — An average is the result that you get when you add two or more numbers together and divide the total by the number of numbers you added together.
Antonyms for calipers
verb calipers
- guess — to arrive at or commit oneself to an opinion about (something) without having sufficient evidence to support the opinion fully: to guess a person's weight.
- ignore — to refrain from noticing or recognizing: to ignore insulting remarks.
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- disorganize — to destroy the organization, systematic arrangement, or orderly connection of; throw into confusion or disorder.
- neglect — to pay no attention or too little attention to; disregard or slight: The public neglected his genius for many years.
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