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tachymeter

[ ta-kim-i-ter, tuh- ]

noun

Surveying.
  1. any of several instruments for rapidly determining distances, directions, and differences of elevation.


tachymeter

/ tæˈkɪmɪtə /

noun

  1. another name for tacheometer
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • ta·chyme·try noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of tachymeter1

First recorded in 1855–60; tachy- + -meter
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Example Sentences

On the flange, the tachymeter scale enables speeds to be calculated, while the word “tachymeter” is written in bright orange.

From Forbes

This vintage-inspired automatic chronograph is crowned by a bright blue dial punctuated by vintage-style fonts and white scales emphasizing its old-school tachymeter, which can be used in conjunction with the chronograph to measure distances.

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This is distinctly obvious in the white dial embellished with old-style fonts, red scales emphasizing the old-school tachymeter, and green minute circle – these colors honoring, of course, the Italian flag.

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