micrometer-caliper

mi·crom·e·ter-cal·i·per

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-krom-i-ter kal-uh-per]
- /maɪˈkrɒm ɪ tər ˈkæl ə pər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-krom-i-ter kal-uh-per]
- /maɪˈkrɒm ɪ tər ˈkæl ə pər/

Definitions of micrometer-caliper word

noun micrometer-caliper any of various devices for measuring minute distances, angles, etc., as in connection with a telescope or microscope. 1
noun micrometer-caliper Also called mike. micrometer caliper. a precision instrument with a spindle moved by a finely threaded screw, for the measurement of thicknesses and short lengths, commonly used by machinists for turning shafts or boring holes. 1

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Origin of micrometer-caliper

First appearance:

before 1660

One of the 46% oldest English words

First recorded in 1660-70; micro- + -meter

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Parts of speech for Micrometer-caliper

noun

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micrometer-caliper popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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