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vernier

/ˈvɜː.ni.ər/

Traducción: Escala auxiliar móvil y pequeña que se desliza a lo largo de una escala principal, calibrada para indicar fracciones de las divisiones de esta última y así permitir mediciones precisas.

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noun

C2formalcommontechnical/ˈvɜː.ni.ər/

A small, movable auxiliary scale that slides alongside a main scale, calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale for precise measurements.

  • 🇪🇸Escala auxiliar móvil y pequeña que se desliza a lo largo de una escala principal, calibrada para indicar fracciones de las divisiones de esta última y así permitir mediciones precisas.
  1. Precision measuring scale C1 formal scientific

    A small, movable auxiliary scale that slides alongside a main scale, allowing for more precise measurements by indicating fractional divisions.

    • The machinist used a vernier caliper to measure the diameter of the bolt.
    • A vernier scale allows for readings more accurate than the main scale alone.
    • The instrument's vernier was carefully calibrated to ensure precision.

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