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Meaning of word vernier from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : French mathematician who described the vernier scale (1580-1637).

Meaning : A small movable scale that slides along a main scale. The small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale.

Synonyms : vernier scale

bird of jove (noun)
Any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight.

cxxx (adjective)
Being ten more than one hundred twenty.

ordinarily (adverb)
Under normal conditions.

ganesa (noun)
Hindu God of wisdom or prophecy. The God who removes obstacles.

incest (noun)
Sexual intercourse between persons too closely related to marry (as between a parent and a child).

firewood (noun)
Wood used for fuel.

profitability (noun)
The quality of affording gain or benefit or profit.

unusually (adverb)
To a remarkable degree or extent.

xxx (adjective)
Being ten more than twenty.

notably (adverb)
Especially. In particular.