vernier
IPA: vˈɝniɝ
noun
- A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale.
- A secondary control input with finer control than the primary, or coarse, input; for example the vernier frequency tuning knob on a radio.
- (physics) A secondary system of force application for the attitude control of a spacecraft; for example a vernier thruster.
- A surname.
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Examples of "vernier" in Sentences
- A vernier caliper would be needed to confirm.
- Position of the microscope is read by a vernier.
- Vernier throttles are commonly used in aircraft.
- A vernier throttle is a throttle often used in aircraft.
- A 'vernier throttle' is a throttle often used in aircraft.
- Vernier refined this process and gave us the vernier scale.
- Direct and retrograde verniers are read in the same manner.
- Didactic animation to illustrate the use of a vernier caliper.
- A further refinement to the vernier caliper is the dial caliper.
- The vernier thruster exploded, causing the rocket to tumble out of control.
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