tachymeter

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

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noun

Surveying.

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

tachymeter

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noun

another name for tacheometer

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Other Word Forms

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tachymeter¹

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

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

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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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tachylyte tachymetry

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