ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. 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

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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