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- [vur-nee-er skeyl]
- /ˈvɜr ni ər skeɪl/
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- [vur-nee-er skeyl]
- /ˈvɜr ni ər skeɪl/
Definitions of vernier scale words
- noun vernier scale Also, vernier scale. a small, movable, graduated scale running parallel to the fixed graduated scale of a sextant, theodolite, barometer, etc., and used for measuring a fractional part of one of the divisions of the fixed scale. 1
- noun vernier scale Machinery. an auxiliary device for giving a piece of apparatus a higher adjustment accuracy. 1
- adjective vernier scale equipped with a vernier: a vernier barometer. 1
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Origin of vernier scale
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; named after P. Vernier
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Parts of speech for Vernier scale
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vernier scale popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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