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- [vur-nee-er]
- /ˈvɜr ni ər/
- /ˈvɜːnjə/
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- [vur-nee-er]
- /ˈvɜr ni ər/
Definitions of vernier word
- noun vernier Pierre [pyer] /pyɛr/ (Show IPA), 1580–1637, French mathematician and inventor. 1
- adjective vernier equipped with a vernier: a vernier barometer. 1
- noun vernier small scale: for precise measurements 1
- noun vernier a small movable scale running parallel to the main graduated scale in certain measuring instruments, such as theodolites, used to obtain a fractional reading of one of the divisions on the main scale 0
- noun vernier an auxiliary device for making a fine adjustment to an instrument, usually by means of a fine screw thread 0
- noun vernier relating to or fitted with a vernier 0
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Origin of vernier
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1760-70; named after P. Vernier
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Parts of speech for Vernier
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vernier popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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