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nonius

Noun CEFR B1
ˈnəʊnɪəs

Definitions

A device for adjusting the accuracy of mathematical instruments, later superseded by the vernier.

Equivalents

Españolnoniononius
Françaisnonius
DeutschNonius
2 more languages
Italianononio
Portuguêsnônio

Examples

Well, of course, one must manipulate the various Screw-Settings precisely, read the Nonius, and an hundred other details besides I’d but bore you with,—”

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