Look up: goniometer

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   Goniometer
   A goniometer is an instrument for measuring solid angles, and is used in crystallography.
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   goniometer
   [n] - direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals
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   Goniometer
   A device consisting of 2 pairs of crossed dipoles that can interpret both the direction and elevation of an incoming radar echoes from two receiver aerials; at a known distance apart. Physically, the Goniometer knob was an integral part of the radar operator's control panel. A pair of coils (controlled by this knob) balance the signals from the two...
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   Goniometer
   More commonly referred to as a direction-finder.
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   goniometer
   instrument for measuring angles; in a psychological laboratory, an apparatus for measuring tendency to sway, consisting of a platform on which the subject stands upright, balanced so that any sway is indicated on a scale Category: Medicine • an instrument for measuring angles,such as those of crystals and prisms Category: Medicine
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   Goniometer
   Go`ni·om'e·ter noun [ Greek ... angle + -meter : confer French goniomètre .] An instrument for measuring angles, especially the angles of crystals, or the inclination of planes. Contact, or Hand , goniometer , a goniometer having two movable arms ( ab , cd ), between which (at ab ) the faces of the crystals are placed. These arms turn about a f ...
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   goniometer
   1. An instrument for measuring angles. ... 2. An appliance for the static test of labyrinthine disease, which consists of a plank, one end of which may be raised to any desired height; as one end of the plank is gradually raised, the point at which a patient loses balance is noted. ... 3. A calibrated device designed to measure the arc or range of mo ...
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   goniometer
   noun direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals
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   Goniometer
   A `goniometer` is an instrument that either measures angles or allows an object to be rotated to a precise angular position. The term `goniometry` is derived from two Greek words, `gonia`, meaning angle and `metron,` meaning measure.
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    goniometer
    (go″ne-om´ә-tәr) an instrument for measuring angles; the instrument used in goniometry. finger goniometer one for measuring the limits of flexion and extension of the joints between the phalanges of the fingers.
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    Goniometer
    • (n.) An instrument for measuring angles, especially the angles of crystals, or the inclination of planes.
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