Definition of Vernier
Ver´ni`er
n.
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
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
.
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,
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