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vernier

/ˈvɜː.ni.ər/

Traduction: Petite échelle mobile auxiliaire qui coulisse le long d'une échelle principale et sert à lire des fractions de ses divisions pour des mesures de précision.

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/ˈvɜː.ni.ər/C2formaltechnical
  • frPetite échelle mobile auxiliaire qui coulisse le long d'une échelle principale et sert à lire des fractions de ses divisions pour des mesures de précision.

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

  1. Precision measuring scaleC1formalscientific

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

    frVernier

    • 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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