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calipers

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Noun — A tool used to measure the dimensions of an object, especially small or precise ones.

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How to use calipers

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a pair of calipers digital calipers vernier calipers measure with calipers

Neutral and technical, common in workshops, labs, and engineering.

Etymology

The word is described as a corruption of the older word caliber.

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Frequently asked questions

What are calipers used for?
Calipers are used to measure the dimensions of an object, especially small or precise ones.
Is calipers singular or plural?
Calipers is usually plural, so people say a pair of calipers.
How do you pronounce calipers?
In American English it sounds like KAL-ih-perz, with the stress on the first syllable.

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