Caliper (Verb)
Meaning
Measure the diameter of something with calipers.
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- To ensure accuracy, she began to caliper the width of the wooden plank before cutting it to the desired size.
- Using the digital caliper, the engineer carefully calibrated the internal diameter of the steel pipe.
- Next, the machinist was instructed to caliper the original motor bearings to prepare for the replacement upgrade.
- The metallurgist took precise readings with a pair of Vernier calipers to determine the outer diameter of the cylindrical metal sample.
- The technician finished the quality inspection by calipering the gauge thickness of the alloy sheet to detect any deviations in specification.