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vernier
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[ˈvəːnɪə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a small movable graduated scale for obtaining fractional parts of subdivisions on a fixed main scale of a barometer, sextant, or other measuring instrument
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Origin
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mid 18th century: named after Pierre Vernier (1580–1637), French mathematician
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