Definition of Vernier

1. Noun. French mathematician who described the vernier scale (1580-1637).

Exact synonyms: Paul Vernier
Generic synonyms: Mathematician

2. Noun. A small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale.
Exact synonyms: Vernier Scale
Generic synonyms: Scale

Definition of Vernier

1. n. A short scale made to slide along the divisions of a graduated instrument, as the limb of a sextant, or the scale of a barometer, for indicating parts of divisions. It is so graduated that a certain convenient number of its divisions are just equal to a certain number, either one less or one more, of the divisions of the instrument, so that parts of a division are determined by observing what line on the vernier coincides with a line on the instrument.

2. n. A short scale made to slide along the divisions of a graduated instrument, as the limb of a sextant, or the scale of a barometer, for indicating parts of divisions. It is so graduated that a certain convenient number of its divisions are just equal to a certain number, either one less or one more, of the divisions of the instrument, so that parts of a division are determined by observing what line on the vernier coincides with a line on the instrument.

Definition of Vernier

1. Noun. A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Vernier

1. an auxiliary scale used with a main scale to obtain fine measurements [n -S]

Medical Definition of Vernier

1. A short scale made to slide along the divisions of a graduated instrument, as the limb of a sextant, or the scale of a barometer, for indicating parts of divisions. It is so graduated that a certain convenient number of its divisions are just equal to a certain number, either one less or one more, of the divisions of the instrument, so that parts of a division are determined by observing what line on the vernier coincides with a line on the instrument. Vernier calipers, Vernier gauge, a gauge with a graduated bar and a sliding jaw bearing a vernier, used for accurate measurements. Vernier compass, a surveyor's compass with a vernier for the accurate adjustment of the zero point in accordance with magnetic variation. Vernier transit, a surveyor's transit instrument with a vernier compass. Origin: So named after the inventor, Pierre Vernier. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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