METER, METR~measure Flashcards
1
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barometer
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an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure and hence for assisting in predicting probable weather changes
2
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metric system
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a decimal system of weight and measures based on meager as a unit length and the kilogram as a unit mass
3
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metronome
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a clockwise instrument for measuring the exact time in music by a regularly repeated tick
4
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parameter
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a fixed limit around a boundary
5
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pedometer
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[PED foot] an instrument that measures the distance walked by recording the number of steps taken
6
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tachometer
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[TACH speed] an instrument used to measure the speed of a revolving shaft in revelations per minute
