9 4 noun
n
noun
• the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary
Example sentence • The police have set up a perimeter around the crime scene.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• the length of a straight line passing through the center of a circle and connecting two points on the circumference
Example sentence • The diameter of a circle is equal to twice its radius.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)
Example sentence • The road trip was long, spanning several kilometers.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• measuring instrument for measuring temperature
Example sentence • I checked my temperature with a digital thermometer .
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a substance that retards or stops an activity
Example sentence • The drug acts as an inhibitor to slow down the growth of cancer cells.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• an athlete who plays cricket
Example sentence • Sachin Tendulkar is a legendary cricketer from India.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a verse line having five metrical feet
Example sentence • Shakespeare's sonnets are written in iambic pentameter .
9 4 noun
n
noun
• an instrument that measures the height above ground; used in navigation
Example sentence • The pilot looked at the altimeter to check the plane's altitude.
10 5 noun
n
noun
• a gauge for recording the speed and direction of wind
Example sentence • The meteorologist used an anemometer to measure the wind speed.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a measuring instrument for determining optical or photographic density
Example sentence • The densitometer measures the optical density of a material.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• measuring instrument designed to measure power
Example sentence • A dynamometer is a device used to measure the power output of an engine.
12 5 noun
n
noun
• a meter to compare strengths of magnetic fields
Example sentence • The shipwreck was located using a magnetometer .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• caliper for measuring small distances
Example sentence • The scientist used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the hair.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a meter that shows mileage traversed
Example sentence • The car's odometer read 50,000 miles.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• spectroscope for obtaining a mass spectrum by deflecting ions into a thin slit and measuring the ion current with an electrometer
Example sentence • Scientists used a spectrometer to analyze the chemical composition of the unknown substance.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• a meter fixed to a vehicle that measures and displays its speed
Example sentence • The speedometer on my car stopped working.
11 4 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• An instrument used to detect and measure fluorescence.
Example sentence • The scientist used a fluorometer to measure the intensity of fluorescence in the sample.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• someone who organizes an exhibit for others to see
Example sentence • The exhibitor showcased their latest artwork at the gallery.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• someone employed to clean and maintain a building
Example sentence • The janitor cleans the school hallways every night.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• an instrument for measuring the acceleration of aircraft or rockets
Example sentence • The smartphone uses an accelerometer to detect motion and adjust the screen orientation accordingly.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open
Example sentence • The nurse inserted a catheter into the patient's bladder.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a metric unit of length equal to ten meters
Example sentence • The decameter is a unit of measurement equal to ten meters.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a meter for measuring the amount of gas flowing through a particular pipe
Example sentence • The old gasometer has been converted into a trendy art gallery.
14 6 noun
n
noun
• any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves
Example sentence • The scientists used an interferometer to measure the tiny variations in the light waves.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a constant in the equation of a curve that can be varied to yield a family of similar curves
Example sentence • The temperature parameter should be set between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius.
11 5 noun
n
noun
• an optical device used to measure the rotation of the plane of vibration of polarized light
Example sentence • The chemist used a polarimeter to determine the optical activity of the compound.
8 3 noun
n
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Example sentence • The fidgeter couldn't sit still during the movie.
13 6 noun
n
noun
• A device used to count the number of blood cells in a volume of blood.
Example sentence • The hemocytometer is a device used for counting and measuring the concentration of blood cells.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• An instrument for measuring the focus of the lens of the eye.
Example sentence • The optometer is a device used to measure the refractive power of lenses.
9 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The chemist used the salimeter to measure the salt content in the water sample.
7 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac
verb
• keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
Example sentence • I need to buy a new monitor for my computer.
7 3 noun
n
Example sentence • The senator called for increased funding for education.
10 5 noun
n
noun
• direction finder that determines the angular direction of incoming radio signals
Example sentence • The physical therapist used a goniometer to measure the range of motion in the patient's shoulder.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a measuring instrument for determining the specific gravity of a liquid or solid
Example sentence • I used a hydrometer to measure the density of the liquid.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• measuring instrument for measuring the relative humidity of the atmosphere
Example sentence • I need to buy a hygrometer to measure the humidity in my house.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a person who spits (ejects saliva or phlegm from the mouth)
Example sentence • The baseball pitcher was known as a powerful spitter .
7 3 noun
n
noun
• a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
Example sentence • Sheila loves going to the theatre to watch plays.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
Example sentence • The conference provided simultaneous interpreters for all attendees.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
Example sentence • My mother always cooks dinner for the family.
11 3 noun
n
noun
• someone who transmits a message
Example sentence • The radio transmitter broadcasted the news to millions of listeners.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
Example sentence • The marketer created a catchy tagline for the new product.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a musician who plays the trumpet or cornet
Example sentence • The trumpeter played a beautiful melody on his trumpet.
7 3 adjective
adj
adjective satellite
• any of various alternatives; some other; entity, singular, other pronoun; quantifier, singular, another
Example sentence • She put on another pair of shoes.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• someone who contributes (or promises to contribute) a sum of money
Example sentence • She is a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• an expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
Example sentence • The estimator provided a cost estimate for the construction project.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
Example sentence • The executor of the will is responsible for distributing the assets to the beneficiaries.
7 2 verb, noun, adjective
v, n, adj
verb
• move back and forth very rapidly
Example sentence • The butterfly's flitter caught my attention.
5 2 adverb
adv
adverb
• not at all; certainly not; not in any circumstances; not ever; at no time in the past or future
Example sentence • I never want to see you again.
10 5 noun
n
noun
• egg-laying tubular structure at the end of the abdomen in many female insects and some fishes
Example sentence • The female insect uses its ovipositor to lay eggs in the soil.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
Example sentence • The proprietor of the store greeted each customer with a smile.
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