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| ver·ni·er [ vúrnee ər ] |
noun (plural ver·ni·ers) |
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1. small scale for precise readings: a small movable graduated scale parallel to a larger graduated scale, calibrated to obtain more precise readings from the larger scale
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2. device for making fine adjustments: an auxiliary device used to make fine adjustments to a precision instrument
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with vernier: relating to or fitted with a vernier
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| [Mid-18th century. After Pierre Vernier (1580-1637), French mathematician] |
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