Accelerometer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ækˌsɛl.əˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Accelerometer is a noun meaning An instrument for measuring acceleration.
Meaning
An instrument for measuring acceleration.
More Meanings
- An instrument made for detecting and measuring vibrations.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: vibrometer
Working with NR, ScotRail and Porterbrook, Perpetuum has fitted sensors with gyroscopes and accelerometers to trains that are already in passenger service.
Word Forms
- accelerometers
Synonyms for accelerometer
Depending on context, synonyms include vibrometer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include accelerometry, accelerograph, accelerator, accelerating, acceleration, actigraph.
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