vernier
/ˈvɜrniər/
noun
- A small movable scale used for precise measurements, often found on calipers and micrometers.
- She adjusted the vernier on the caliper to get an accurate reading.
- The old tool had a vernier that allowed measurements down to a tenth of a millimeter.
- The machinist used the vernier to measure the thickness of the metal sheet.
adjective
- Relating to or using a vernier scale for precise measurement.
- The vernier adjustment on the telescope helped focus the image perfectly.
- He bought a vernier caliper for his woodworking projects.
- The engineer relied on vernier readings for the delicate assembly.