On this page you'll find 8 example sentences with Vernier. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as scale or mathematician and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Vernier meaning
- A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale.
- A secondary control input with finer control than the primary, or coarse, input; for example the vernier frequency tuning knob on a radio.
- A secondary system of force application for the attitude control of a spacecraft; for example a vernier thruster.
Synonyms of Vernier
Using Vernier
- The main meaning on this page is: A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale. | A secondary control input with finer control than the primary, or coarse, input; for example the vernier frequency tuning knob on a radio. | A secondary system of force application for the attitude control of a spacecraft; for example a vernier thruster.
- Useful related words include: vernier scale, scale, paul vernier, mathematician.
- In the example corpus, vernier often appears in combinations such as: vernier scale, with vernier.
Context around Vernier
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 3 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Vernier
- In this selection, "vernier" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 22.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, nick, endless, sometimes, scale, micrometer and reading stand out and add context to how "vernier" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a vernier scale is and an endless vernier which clamps. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "vernier" sits close to words such as aargau, abacos and abboud, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with vernier
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
At the bottom is an endless vernier which clamps into teeth on the bottom of the "arc". (17 words)
The Vernier equipment will enable students to detect and measure differences in various forms of energy during science classes. (19 words)
A vernier scale is often included, which allows the position to be read to a fraction of the smallest scale mark. (21 words)
Sometimes vernier markings. ; Lock nut / lock-ring / thimble lock: The knurled component (or lever) that one can tighten to hold the spindle stationary, such as when momentarily holding a measurement. (30 words)
When using either a metric or inch micrometer, without a vernier, smaller readings than those graduated may of course be obtained by visual interpolation between graduations. (26 words)
Vernier Micrometer sleeve (with vernier) reading 5.783mm Some micrometers are provided with a vernier scale on the sleeve in addition to the regular graduations. (25 words)
Example sentences (8)
Vernier Micrometer sleeve (with vernier) reading 5.783mm Some micrometers are provided with a vernier scale on the sleeve in addition to the regular graduations.
The Vernier equipment will enable students to detect and measure differences in various forms of energy during science classes.
A 40th anniversary version of "Woodstock" was released in 2009 by Nick Vernier Band featuring Ian Matthews (formerly of Matthews Southern Comfort ).
At the bottom is an endless vernier which clamps into teeth on the bottom of the "arc".
A vernier scale is often included, which allows the position to be read to a fraction of the smallest scale mark.
Sometimes vernier markings. ; Lock nut / lock-ring / thimble lock: The knurled component (or lever) that one can tighten to hold the spindle stationary, such as when momentarily holding a measurement.
The angle of the sight is then read from the scale on the arc, making use of the micrometer or vernier scale provided.
When using either a metric or inch micrometer, without a vernier, smaller readings than those graduated may of course be obtained by visual interpolation between graduations.
Common combinations with vernier
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: