What does "vernier" mean?

A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale.

What is a synonym for "vernier"?

Common synonyms include: compass, gauge, missile, paul vernier, rocket, vernier scale.

//ˈvɚniːɹ// name, noun

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Noun

1
A secondary scale with finer graduations than the primary scale of a measuring device; the vernier measures between graduations of the larger scale.
2
a small movable scale that slides along a main scale; the small scale is calibrated to indicate fractional divisions of the main scale wordnet
3
A secondary control input with finer control than the primary, or coarse, input; for example the vernier frequency tuning knob on a radio.
4
A secondary system of force application for the attitude control of a spacecraft; for example a vernier thruster.