metron Flashcards
1
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metron
A
measure
2
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meter
A
unit of measure - 39.47 inches long
3
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geometry
A
(geo - earth) measurement of the earth
4
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optometry
A
(opsis - sight) measure eyesight
5
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symmetry
A
(sym - same, equal) measuring the same
6
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barometer
A
(baros - weight, pressure) device to measure air pressure
7
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thermometer
A
(thermos - heat) measure heat
8
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diameter
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(dia - through, across) measuring across
9
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centimeter
A
(centum - hundred) one hundredth of a meter
10
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anemometer
A
(anemos - wing) measures wind speed
11
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metronome
A
(nomos - law) an instrument for measuring the exact time so a musician knows how fast to play a piece of music
