Vernier (Noun)
Meaning 1
A small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
French mathematician who described the vernier scale (1580-1637).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The vernier scale was invented by French mathematician Pierre Vernier in the early 17th century.
- Pierre Vernier's invention of the vernier scale revolutionized precision measurement in various fields.
- The vernier scale, also known as a vernier caliper, is a device that uses a vernier to measure distances with high accuracy.
- Pierre Vernier's work on the vernier scale was a significant contribution to the development of modern measurement techniques.
- The vernier scale is still widely used today in various applications, a testament to the ingenuity of Pierre Vernier.