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Definition of Comparators
1. comparator [n] - See also: comparator
Lexicographical Neighbors of Comparators
Literary usage of Comparators
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The American Quarterly Microscopical Journal by New York Microscopial Society (1878)
"comparators for Measures of Length. MEASURES OF MILLIMETER DIVISIONS. ...
comparators of this class are usually constructed with two sliding plates, ..."
2. Text-book on Geodesy and Least Squares: Prepared for the Use of Civil by Charles L[ee] Crandall (1906)
"comparators.—For end measures the contact level comparator is used by both the
Coast Survey and Lake Survey (Pri. Tri. USL Sur., p. 56). ..."
3. Engineering Instruments & Meters by Edgar A. Griffiths (1921)
"37-3 comparators To compare the length of copy with a standard requires elaborate
appliances if an accuracy of better than one part ..."
4. Handbook of Small Tools: Comprising Threading Tools, Taps, Dies, Cutters by Erik Oberg (1908)
"Maximum and Minimum Gauge for Lead and Angle Diameter comparators FOR THE LEAD
OF TAPS AND SCREWS. When it is wanted, however, to determine the errors in ..."
5. The Michigan Engineer by Michigan Engineering Society (1889)
"The method of comparison was as follows : — Two contact level comparators reading
to one hundred thousandth of an inch, were mounted on heavy stone piers, ..."
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